Innovation through Convergence

Technology, Art and Commerce in the Global Film Industry

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This interdisciplinary book provides an overview of the global film landscape, focusing on developments from 2023 and early 2024.Bringing together leading scholars, industry analysts and practitioners, it explores the economic, artistic and technological forces shaping contemporary cinema in North America, Europe and East Asia. Key topics include the commercial and cultural influence of Hollywood; the growing global presence of Chinese cinema; the transformative impact of streaming platforms and artificial intelligence on film production and distribution; and the evolving roles of film festivals and cinema networks. The volume also uses UNESCO Cities of Film as case studies to examine innovation, institutional support and urban cultural development. With detailed analyses of box office trends, market strategies, sustainability initiatives and industry practices — including new approaches to production and distribution — it offers readers both quantitative insights and qualitative perspectives. Through its wide-ranging coverage, the book illuminates the convergence of technology, artistic creativity and commercial imperatives that drive the contemporary film industry.The book will serve as an invaluable resource for film scholars, students, policymakers and industry professionals seeking to understand global cinema and its emerging trends.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-08-20
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieChina Perspectives
Antal sidor192
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041086987

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Qiao Li is Associate Professor in Film at Edinburgh Napier University, UK, specialising in Chinese-language cinema, national and cultural identity, global film industries and media convergence. He edited the UNESCO Cities of Film Network research book, curated film festivals and received international awards as a digital filmmaker.Yanqiu Guan is Associate Professor at Qingdao Film Academy, China. Her research and publications focus on film production and entertainment law, including landmark research on film industry promotion law.Mengyu Jin is Vice President of Qingdao Film Academy and Professor at Communication University of China, supervising doctoral students. He specialises in and has published extensively on journalism, new media, public communication and brand communication.

1. A Review of Global Film Industry Development in 2023 2. An Analysis of the Global Distribution and Commercial Performance of Chinese Cinema in 2023 3. Global Film Industry in 2024: Analysing Developments and the Role of German Cinema 4. The Development of the Film Industries in Japan and the Republic of Korea (2022–2023) 5. A Report on the Development of the North American Film Industry in 2023 6. Centennial Evolution and Development of Qingdao Cinemas as a UNESCO City of Film 7. 2023 Construction and Operation Report of Qingdao Film and Television Base 8. The Role of Film Festivals and Exhibitions in Promoting Urban Development in China's Mainland 9. The Republic of Korea’s Film Industry: Current Status and 2024 Outlook 10. Recent Development on the Development of the Chinese Film Industry 11. 2023 Report on the Development of China's Animation Film Industry