With the rapid recovery of the film and television industry, Hengdian Film and Television City on March 5 was crowded again, and countless young people with dreams gathered here to line up for selection interviews, looking forward to moving from group performances to prospective actors, leaving their mark in the film and television drama lenses. This year, with the surge in the number of crew members, the demand for group performances has also risen, with some lucky people such as the real-life version of "boss" and college students quickly emerging to the fore, while more crews are suffering from the shortage of group performances.
In the face of this phenomenon, the Hengdian Film and Television City Actors Guild actively responded, not only increasing the time and quota for actor passes, but also vigorously promoting systematic training courses related to film and television performances to meet the shooting needs of the crew and improve the professional skills of group performances. According to statistics, in March this year alone, the number of actor certificates** has been expanded to the original 1More than 5 times, highlighting Hengdian's urgent need for group performance talents.
However, the popularity of the ensemble market has not been smooth sailing. On the one hand, the crew urgently needs a large number of extras, especially young men's group performances; On the other hand, new performers face practical difficulties such as working hours, lack of professional skills, and unstable income. Many new faces chose to leave after experiencing the big waves, and there are still a few "horizontal drifting actors" who can really gain a foothold in Hengdian for a long time.
Dream chasers from all walks of life have flocked to Hengdian, including Liu Lin, who is pursuing his "actor's dream" after retiring as a civil servant, or Dong Shuzhi, the "boss" who has achieved financial freedom but wants to realize his dream of the entertainment industry. While chasing their dreams, they also improve their acting skills by participating in professional actor training, striving to stand out from many competitors. The rise of micro-short dramas has made many investors see new opportunities, and Beijing's "contractor" Su Nan is one of them, who turned to the field of micro-short drama investment, and invested in and participated in many works in a short period of time.
Micro-short dramas have attracted the attention of a large number of investors and young actors because of their short production cycle and low cost. Despite this, the audience's demand for content quality is also increasing, prompting directors and actors to constantly adjust their thinking and pursue a more delicate and realistic performance style. A case in point is the experience of Liu Xinyuan, a university student in Hebei Province, who found that the micro-short drama market is gradually moving away from exaggerated and eye-catching expressions and turning to more in-depth and connotative content creation.
However, whether it is a short drama or a long drama, if you want to gain a long-term foothold in Hengdian and achieve success, the actors must rely on solid acting skills to speak after all. Behind the "horizontal drift", what we see is an industry ecology full of opportunities and challenges, and it is also a true portrayal of countless ordinary people struggling for their dreams. As an important base of China's film and television industry, Hengdian has witnessed the growth of countless actors, it is not only a star-making factory, but also a touchstone to test the strength and perseverance of actors.
Under the current shortage of group performances and the boom of micro-short dramas, how to better guide and support new actors to improve their professional skills, and at the same time balance market demand and artistic pursuit?
In the face of more and more investment pouring into the field of micro-short dramas, how to ensure the quality of their content and avoid the decline in artistic standards caused by excessive commercialization? In the context of this era of rapid development, how will Hengdian and the entire film and television industry continue to innovate and progress to cultivate more outstanding film and television talents? The shortage of Hengdian group performances has increased tenfold