Comparison of Chinese and American Film Industry
Comparison of Chinese and American Film industry
Introduction
A Film, also called a movie, is a modern art that combines pictures and voices to entertain people and express certain ethnic or political attitudes and other concerns. Movies have absorbed the characteristics of literature, photography, painting, music, dancing, writing, sculpture, architecture and many other kinds of arts. However, they are not produced through a simple combination, but rather, with a process that includes digestion and recreation. Globally, every country has formed its specific character and strategies in the development of the film industry. The considerable revenue from the film industry is a great incentive for the players in the film industry. According to the statistics, the film industry generated nearly $75 billion dollars in 2003. This is large amount that no one would neglect, especially when the market is still growing (Joseph & Carolan, 2006).
On the basis of totally different culture and regimes, China and the U.S have many differences in their development of the film industry and this paper will examine these differences, as well their new development trends and the impacts of these trends. The paper can be divided into three main parts. In the first part, the paper will provide a brief historical review of the American and Chinese movie industries. From the review, it will be seen that the American movie industry was in the leading position during the 20th century. The achievements of Hollywood can even be seen as a miracle. Films produced by Hollywood account for 80-90% of the European film market share (Micheal & John, 2010). Therefore, in its discussion of American movie industry, this paper will emphasize the development of Hollywood. As for the Chinese movie industry, however, although China has lagged behind in its film development, it has been growing more mature and competitive over recent. The development of the Chinese movie industry can be divided
Introduction
A Film, also called a movie, is a modern art that combines pictures and voices to entertain people and express certain ethnic or political attitudes and other concerns. Movies have absorbed the characteristics of literature, photography, painting, music, dancing, writing, sculpture, architecture and many other kinds of arts. However, they are not produced through a simple combination, but rather, with a process that includes digestion and recreation. Globally, every country has formed its specific character and strategies in the development of the film industry. The considerable revenue from the film industry is a great incentive for the players in the film industry. According to the statistics, the film industry generated nearly $75 billion dollars in 2003. This is large amount that no one would neglect, especially when the market is still growing (Joseph & Carolan, 2006).
On the basis of totally different culture and regimes, China and the U.S have many differences in their development of the film industry and this paper will examine these differences, as well their new development trends and the impacts of these trends. The paper can be divided into three main parts. In the first part, the paper will provide a brief historical review of the American and Chinese movie industries. From the review, it will be seen that the American movie industry was in the leading position during the 20th century. The achievements of Hollywood can even be seen as a miracle. Films produced by Hollywood account for 80-90% of the European film market share (Micheal & John, 2010). Therefore, in its discussion of American movie industry, this paper will emphasize the development of Hollywood. As for the Chinese movie industry, however, although China has lagged behind in its film development, it has been growing more mature and competitive over recent. The development of the Chinese movie industry can be divided