As Spring Festival approaches, the short drama market is experiencing a surge in output. The Meigao Short Drama Super Factory, a short drama filming base in Qujiang district, Quzhou, Zhejiang province, is bustling day and night, with crews working tirelessly to create interesting content for viewers.

In China, the short drama industry is thriving. A short drama is an episodic television series ranging from a few seconds to over 10 minutes per episode. It is designed for online viewing on mobile devices.

A short drama targeting the Arab market recently wrapped up production at the Meigao Short Drama Super Factory. The project, a collaborative effort by a 150-member international team, features main actors from Arab countries and is adapted from a popular Chinese series.

A short drama is filmed at the Meigao Short Drama Super Factory. [Photo/Tide News]

While short dramas have gained popularity in Japanese, South Korean, and European markets, there remains potential in Central and West Asian markets. The primary challenge lies in translating and adapting the content to diverse Arab audiences, ensuring the storyline remains appealing while integrating Middle Eastern cultural elements.

Qujiang district has successfully launched over 60 short dramas internationally, attracting overseas production teams, including from Arab countries, to tailor content for their audiences.

Spanning 66,000 square meters, the Meigao Short Drama Super Factory offers nearly 200 diverse filming scenarios, supporting vertical screen productions with rapid scene transitions and simultaneous shoots by up to 30 crews.