The Australian film industry experienced boom and bust periods over the last century. In the early 20th century before WWI, Australia was one of the biggest film producers in the world, releasing the world's first feature film in 1906. Over 50 films were produced in 1911. However, after WWI the industry declined significantly due to a lack of government support and competition from Hollywood. It took decades for the industry to recover through the support of organizations like the Australian Film Commission starting in the 1970s.