民声丨规范微短剧用工需完善相关机制

Core Insights - The Chinese online short drama industry is experiencing rapid growth, with projections of 33,000 short dramas to be released by 2025 and nearly 700 million domestic users [1] - Despite the industry's popularity, salary disputes have emerged, with several actors reporting unpaid wages on social media [1] - The lack of formal contracts, especially for non-leading actors, has led to unfavorable conditions regarding salary amounts, payment cycles, and work conditions [1] Group 1 - The self-regulation charter released by the China Network Audio-Visual Association's Micro Short Drama Working Committee aims to ensure timely and full payment of salaries, prevent risks, and protect the rights of workers [1] - Many small production companies with limited risk tolerance have entered the micro short drama market, relying on external investments [2] - The revenue model primarily depends on ad revenue from free-to-watch content, leading to potential financial instability for many projects [2] Group 2 - The influx of micro short dramas has resulted in a limited audience, making it difficult for many projects to achieve expected returns, which can lead to cash flow issues and delayed salary payments [2] - The rights issues faced by micro short drama personnel extend beyond salary to include work content, safety risks, and the well-being of child actors [2] - While the self-regulation charter is a positive step, further industry regulation and management system improvements are necessary to ensure the protection of micro short drama personnel's rights [2]