What is globalization in the film industry, and how does it affect representation?

• A. A process that limits collaborations to domestic markets.
• B. Cross-border production and distribution; fosters international casting and culturally diverse narratives; also risk of homogenization.
• C. A shift toward non-commercial art-house cinema only.
• D. A policy to restrict cross-border collaborations.

Answer: (B)

Globalization in the film industry means money, talent, and content moving across borders through international co-productions, distribution deals, and the global reach of streaming platforms. This opens up opportunities for international casting and for telling culturally diverse stories, expanding representation by bringing voices from different regions to wider audiences. At the same time, it can lead to homogenization if market-driven tastes from dominant industries shape projects to appeal to a global audience rather than reflect local specificity. The other statements mischaracterize globalization by suggesting collaboration is limited to domestic markets, that it shifts toward art-house cinema only, or that it restricts cross-border collaboration.