During a recent forum at the inaugural China Broadcasting and Television Creative Summit, titled “How Micro Dramas Empower,” the fourth batch of recommended works from the “Travel with Micro Dramas” project was announced. A total of 55 outstanding short dramas, including “Macau Stories,” “Superman from Dali Village,” “144 Hours in Ningbo,” and “1818 Editing Department,” were selected.

This release emphasizes the role of micro dramas in enriching culture and tourism, aiming to combine “micro dramas” with tourism to enhance cultural promotion. Based on the eight predefined themes identified at the project’s initiation, these works reflect diverse topics. Four pieces, such as “Dreaming of Water and Charm in Tangxi,” illustrate the vision of rural revitalization. Six dramas, including “Walking in the Sea Library (Season One),” tell historical narratives. Fifteen pieces like “Let’s Move Bricks, Miss!” and “The Sixth Awakening Lion” showcase intangible cultural heritage, while five works like “True Detective: 1927” delve into the profound history of cultural relics. Additionally, four pieces such as “The Journey of the Divine Beast” support the construction of national cultural parks, while two dramas like “144 Hours in Ningbo” highlight industry development. Eleven works, including “1818 Editing Department” and “Macau Stories,” portray urban civilization, and eight pieces like “Scenic Hunters: The Chaka Salt Lake Episode” and “This Path Leads to Stars” celebrate the beauty of ecological civilization.

Thus far, the “Travel with Micro Dramas” project has published a total of 114 recommended titles.

The forum also hosted various segments, including keynote speeches, project announcements, experience sharing, and roundtable discussions, aimed at exploring new pathways for the high-quality development of micro dramas. Representatives from the National Radio and Television Administration, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Radio and Television, as well as notable scholars and industry leaders participated actively.

Keynote presentations addressed topics such as the role of micro dramas in promoting tourism, legal education, policies supporting the micro drama industry in Beijing, and the contributions of industry organizations in building the micro drama market. Project introductions were made by organizations such as the Central Radio and Television Station, China Broadcasting Group, and Dongfang TV, covering initiatives like the premium micro drama broadcast season and anti-piracy action plans.

In the experience-sharing session, representatives from institutions such as Hunan Broadcasting and Television Group and Peking University discussed micro dramas as a new highlight in broadcasting growth and their future direction in terms of technological innovation and media integration.

A roundtable discussion included business leaders from platforms like Mango TV and Tencent Video and prominent creators discussing the ongoing popularity of micro dramas and the industry’s consensus on the importance of quality content.

Additionally, the National Radio and Television Administration launched the “Watching Brands through Micro Dramas” creative initiative during the forum. This new project aims to explore pathways for brand integration and communication through micro dramas, building on previous initiatives like “Travel with Micro Dramas” and “Learn the Law with Micro Dramas.” It represents a collaborative effort among 14 organizations, including well-known brands and media platforms, to leverage micro dramas for advancing brand narratives and content creation.