A lack of fairness, administrative complexities, and communication issues are the chief concerns for independent production companies doing business with commissioning platforms, according to new research from SPA.
Chinese streamer iQiyi is in the process of setting up operations in Australia and New Zealand via local partner Sun Entertainment Production.
“If you look at producing as going to the gym, then the past year would be the equivalent of training for the Olympics."
"My prediction is that the next 18-24 months will be something of a bonanza for business with international outlooks and the ability to produce at volume and scale. The flip side of the coin is that solo producers and very small production companies will likely be snuffed out as the domestic market continues to contract at pace."
CJZ group CEO Matt Campbell has called on the television production sector "not to take anything for granted" as it continues to adapt to a new climate of content creation in 2021.