Course overview
The course identifies film studies literature focused on Asia's changing cinematic content. It draws on ideas of cultural and geographic proximity to illustrate the dynamic sphere of Pan-Asian collaboration in film production and distribution. The course includes video production activities aimed toward understanding the cinematic techniques and auteur styles found in Asian film. It investigates Australian involvement in the Asian film industry through co-productions, shooting locations, and as a post-production hub. Themes of localisation, nationalism and globalisation are explored within the context of popular and independent cinema.