Author(s)

Kaicheng Liang

Corresponding Author

Kaicheng Liang

ABSTRACT

Through the case study of typical film corporations in China including Wanda Cinemas, China Film Group, and Shanghai Film Group, this paper investigates the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on the Chinese film industry, incorporating the analysis of fluctuations in the film industry’ financial situations, regulations and schemes taken by the Chinese government in response to COVID-19, and the exploration of macro-economic situations for the past four years. After that, this paper reveals the correlation between COVID-19 and the functioning of Chinese film industry, and proposes suggestions that can help overcome the impact of coronavirus on the industry.

KEYWORDS

COVID-19, Chines film industry, Case analysis