Sydney Cinema production has developed considerably over the years. Commercial movies of Sydney are produced at a rather prolonged interval, though the quality of the movies show commendable maturity. The commencing years of the Australian films date back to the early twentieth century. The government has been constantly backing the development of movies in Australia. In the 70s and the 80s of the last century the government support was considerably increased.
Though the domestic film industry of Australia has not done much, there is no dearth of movie talents in Australia. Many of the Hollywood films have been shot in Sydney studios. Some significant names include the ‘The Star Wars II and III’ and ‘Matrix’ starring Tom Cruise. Australian directors Peter Weir, Mario Andreacchio and Baz Luhrmann, Phillip Noyce, Gillian Armstrong, Jane Campion have etched out a prominent place for themselves abroad.
Australian Movie Stars in Hollywood
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- Nicole Kidman
- Eric Bana
- Naomi Watts
- Rachel Griffiths
- Hugo Weaving
- Paul Hogan
- Rose Byrne
- Guy Pearce
- Sam Neill
- Toni Collette
- Cate Blanchett
- Anthony LaPaglia
- Judy Davis
- Hugh Jackman
- Geoffrey Rush
- Rachel Griffiths
- Heath Ledger
Apart from the commercial movie directors, there are a number of Australian documentary filmmakers, who have worked on different topics on Australian national life. Some famous names of documentary directors include Kyla Brette, Ben Kozel, John Heyer, Robert Raymond, Damien Payer and many more. The Sydney cinema sure has a long way to go in the entertainment business.
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