Collaboration and compromise: the effect of film-induced tourism on the integrity of historic places

Connections between fictional narratives and real places have been drawn since the earliest days of literary tourism, a phenomenon that has since carried over to the medium of film. These cultural influences can impact the way that visitors perceive and interpret historic sites that have been used by the film industry. This thesis intends to look at the effect of film-induced tourism on historic sites from a preservation perspective using national and international standards for evaluation, and will draw conclusions about the potential benefits and drawbacks thereof.