Core Insights - The micro-short drama industry has become a significant growth driver for the high-quality development of Shanghai's online audio-visual industry, with a focus on "content refinement, international dissemination, and industrial ecology" [1] - The 2025 Shanghai Boutique Micro-Short Drama Industry Promotion Conference highlighted the rapid growth of the micro-short drama market, with an industry output value nearing 90 billion yuan in 2025, almost doubling from 50.5 billion yuan in 2024 [1][2] - The conference also launched the 2025 Shanghai Boutique Micro-Short Drama Exhibition, featuring 90 premium dramas totaling 3,031 episodes and 119 hours of content [4] Industry Growth - The micro-short drama market in Shanghai is projected to reach an output value of approximately 70 billion yuan in 2024, with nearly 2,000 dramas produced and around 30,000 dramas available on platforms [2][3] - The industry is characterized by three core highlights: rapid and precise policy support, the advantages of a highly concentrated micro-short drama industry chain, and the "micro-short drama+" approach that empowers various sectors [2][3] Industry Ecosystem - Shanghai has established a complete micro-short drama industry chain, from IP reserves to premium production, platform distribution, and technological empowerment [3] - Key players in the upstream include companies like Seven Cats and Yuewen, providing over 4.5 million web literature IPs, while midstream production is led by companies like Li Li Cheng Media and Ningmeng Film [3] Policy and Financial Support - The Shanghai government is actively constructing a full-cycle support system for the micro-short drama industry, focusing on quality creation, technological empowerment, industry collaboration, and international market expansion [3] - A total of 11.97 million yuan has been allocated to support 22 projects, including titles like "Please Answer 1937" and "Auntie's World 3: Auntie in the Workplace," aimed at enhancing the quality and international reach of Shanghai's micro-short dramas [4] Industry Collaboration and Innovation - The conference featured discussions from industry experts on the creation of premium micro-short dramas and strategies for gaining higher exposure in overseas markets [6] - The entry of top IPs, such as those from Ma Boyong, into the micro-short drama sector signifies a shift towards a quality-driven content logic rather than merely chasing traffic [5]