Express the key finding in the most straightforward manner as possible in the paragraph below (1 sentence) Filipinos have a toxic trait called xenocentrism, wherein they engage/prefer other cultures rather than one's own, which has harmed the country's film industry. I'd like to learn more about the disparity in critical acclaim between Philippine indie films and international films. I can check out the most recent movie reviews, ratings, and analytics for both Philippine Indie Films and International Films that have recently been released. According to Cultural Center of the Philippines (2019) Xenocentrism is a belief or preference to value other cultures as superior more than one’s own. With the Philippines’ long history of colonialism, cultural inferiority resonates among the Filipinos. With this pre-existing mentality, it is very evident the level of dedication most Filipinos have in international demand such as style, films and others. The mentality of Filipino neglects the fact that instead of watching indie films made by our own country, we now prefer to indulge and explore more with other country's creations making our country's film industry slowly losing its popularity as the new era turns the trend into something that we can call 'in'. Thus, making it harder for us to keep the spotlight focused with our own creations only. Furthermore, to end my research, according to statistics, xenocentrism is still rampant in our country, making 8 out of 10 moviegoers choose international films over indie films.
