You need to watch these 10 Aussie movies

You need to watch these 10 Aussie movies

Rachel Griffiths, with extensive experience in Australian film, emphasizes the importance of a healthy and thriving local industry. Australian screen veterans call for urgent measures to protect homegrown stories amid pressures from global streaming giants.

Griffiths' career spans from her breakout role in Muriel’s Wedding to the war drama Hacksaw Ridge. Recognized worldwide and Oscar-nominated for Hilary and Jackie and Saving Mr Banks, she has leveraged her Australian roots on the global stage. Additionally, she has worked on large international productions like Anyone But You, which took advantage of Australia's top-tier facilities and talent.

As the director and producer of Ride Like a Girl, a film about the Melbourne Cup, Griffiths has witnessed the complex intersection of creativity and business in filmmaking firsthand. She is also an avid supporter of local cinema, appreciating classics like Gallipoli, the Oscar-nominated Lion, and the Indigenous musical rom-com The Sapphires.

“A strong local film and television industry is vital because it gives us the power to tell our own stories, to nurture and grow our idea of who we are as unique from other dominant global cultures.” — Rachel Griffiths

Protecting and fostering Australian filmmaking ensures that diverse and unique local voices continue to thrive in an increasingly global market.

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news.com.au news.com.au — 2025-11-08

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