Mark Ryan

In this discussion, film expert Professor Mark Ryan from the Queensland University of Technology dives into the potential fallout of Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films. He emphasizes the threat these tariffs pose to Australia’s multibillion-dollar film industry and the potential loss of thousands of jobs. Ryan elaborates on how this could reshape the future of both local and Hollywood blockbusters, hinting at a shift towards lower-budget productions. The conversation also touches on deeper motivations behind these tariffs and their impact on global cinema.