Futoshi Koga | Challenges of Japanese Cultural Policy Reflected in the National Film Archive's Crowdfunding
Summary
The National Film Archive, Japan's only specialized film institution, has launched a crowdfunding campaign following a significant reduction in government subsidies. This issue reflects a broader shift in Japanese cultural policy toward prioritizing self-generated income. Futoshi Koga examines the tension between the mission of preserving cultural resources and the pressure to be profitable, noting that the Archive's role as a repository of historical memory is more akin to a national library than a commercial museum.
(Source:artscape)