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The latest edition of the Academy Awards took place on 15 March in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the most prominent figures in the global film industry.
The biggest winner of the night was One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which won six statuettes, including Best Picture and Best Director. Michael B. Jordan won the Oscar for Best Actor for Sinners, while Jessie Buckley received the award for Best Actress for Hamnet.
More than an artistic celebration, the event functions as the main global showcase for an industry that influences culture, technology and business.
The film industry is one of the pillars of the so-called global creative economy. Film productions generate billions of dollars through:
- international box office revenue
- streaming platforms
- global marketing campaigns
- tourism linked to filming locations
- product licensing
Awards such as the Oscars amplify this impact by transforming films into cultural phenomena that extend far beyond cinema and reach multiple sectors of the economy.
An award-winning production can attract new investment, increase the value of franchises and stimulate entire markets linked to audiovisual technology and entertainment.
For business leaders and companies, the Oscars reveal something essential about the contemporary world: stories move markets.
Films are not merely cultural products. They create narrative universes that influence consumption, behaviour and brand positioning.
Cities compete to host film productions. Companies invest in partnerships with major studios. Platforms compete for global distribution rights.
Cinema has become one of the most powerful languages of the modern economy — an industry where creativity, technology and capital converge.
In a world where narratives shape behaviour and consumption, to what extent are companies prepared to use culture and storytelling as part of their growth strategy?
