2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-06-17 00:48Industry Insights - Wang Changtian, chairman of Light Media, emphasizes the need to change the profit distribution structure in the film industry, advocating for a shift that favors producers [1] - The film market is moving towards a stagnant phase, making survival difficult for producers, as evidenced by a 51.1% year-on-year decline in the box office for the May Day holiday, totaling 747 million yuan [2] - The overall losses in the film industry exceed 10 billion yuan annually, with many productions facing funding shortages during filming [3] Financial Implications - The lack of external funding has led to a 10% to 20% annual decline in net capital within the industry, as companies rely solely on box office revenues [4] - The box office revenue sharing model heavily favors cinemas, with 52.27% of the box office from "Nezha 2" going to cinemas, highlighting the challenges in adjusting profit-sharing ratios [4] Cinema Performance - Cinemas are also struggling, with average earnings per venue dropping by 47.8% to 325.7 yuan during the May Day holiday, and daily earnings per cinema falling by 52% to 12,000 yuan [5] - The survival of cinemas is crucial for maintaining stable box office revenues, indicating a complex interdependence between producers and cinemas [6] Market Challenges - Wang Changtian's proposal to redistribute profits in the film industry faces significant challenges, as both producers and cinemas are experiencing financial difficulties [7]