00:00Known as one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, the city of Zhengzhou is also emerging as
00:11a powerhouse in the country's fast-growing short drama industry.
00:16Home to nearly 1,000 short drama enterprises that employ more than 30,000 people, the city
00:22has created a full industrial chain for the industry, from set construction and equipment
00:27leasing to talent sourcing.
00:29Production bases across the city are reporting unprecedented demand, as studios flock to
00:34capitalize on the industrial chain to drive down costs and slash production timelines.
00:40At this studio, a converted industrial park, sound stages are fully booked through late
00:45September, with an average of 8 to 12 crews shooting simultaneously each day.
00:53We have built over 20 filming sets here, including courtrooms, hospitals, and CEO offices.
00:59Over the past year, the facility has hosted more than 800 film crews and completed over
01:04620 short drama productions.
01:09The accommodation and transportation are very convenient.
01:11The local film vehicle fleet is particularly mature and offers very competitive pricing.
01:17I estimate our production costs have been reduced by at least 30 percent.
01:22The local government has embraced the industry's growth.
01:25In August, plans were unveiled to establish Zhengzhou as a micro drama creation capital over the next
01:31two years, with a targeted market size of more than one billion U.S. dollars.
01:36steaks.
01:37The local government has been
01:43to establish a network of more than 1 billion U.S. dollars.
01:45The local government has been to establish a network of more than 1 billion U.S. dollars.
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