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By Eoin Robert Shortiss In my mind, the perfect film industry revolves around one thing: ideas. They can come from anyone, and I believe they have the ability to change people’s lives forever. Film is one of the best and most approachable mediums to convey these ideas to people. I believe the perfect film industry is one that is fueled by many different perspectives, and which allows the most powerful and meaningful ideas to be expressed freely.
My first ideal image of film industry is one where those behind the creation of films are appropriately protected by freedom of speech. In a world where there is seemingly an ever-growing “outrage culture” on the internet, any form of artistic expression that strays from the norm could be seen as controversial or offensive towards some group. This attitude is one that greatly stains the art of filmmaking. Creativity is infinite, and with it comes infinite concepts and ideas that can inspire or change the lives of thousands. Nobody should stifle this creativity for fear of certain films causing disturbance among the public. We have seen time and time again the effect film has on society, my favourite example being the major increase in navy recruitment sign-ups after the film Top Gun (1986) was released. The right film could change the minds of millions for the better. We cannot afford to let anything stand in the way of this. Freedom of speech is invaluable. The second aspect of my ideal film industry would be one that has widespread equality. Of course, a non-discriminatory system which allows a large variety of people from different communities, with varying religious beliefs, etc. would be amazing. Firstly, this would promote equal opportunities for all, as well as inspiring and educating many on the similarities between people, no matter what their background. More important, however, is that it expands the scope of ideas being poured into the film industry. Any oppressed or impoverished group in this world are those who have not yet had the opportunity to express their ideas appropriately are perhaps the ones that need access to the film industry the most. They have messages that have not been heard yet. The more brains we have behind creating different forms of art through film, the more the film industry will be able to intrigue and inspire people all over the world for the better. Finally, I believe the ideal film industry would be one that fully allows the arts to thrive without limits. As I have already said, I truly believe the right idea can change the world. A film industry that has more freedom in it would be the most efficient way of allowing ideas such as these to take hold. There are many ways to do this, such as having good quality of equipment be more affordable for new filmmakers, and making it simpler for films that simply cannot get equal publicity to be seen by the public. I would also like it to be easier and cheaper for filmmakers to get permission to film on the locations they decide on. A film industry with less limits on those working in it is one that would surely flourish more than it already is.
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