China-CMG/Medium- and short-drama

Shotlist

Shanghai, China – Oct 18, 2026 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of conference in progress, attendees
2. Actors on stage introducing Red Code
3. Trailer for Red Code
4. Trailer for Emei
5. Various of conference in progress

FILE: China – Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of crew at filming site

FILE: Shanghai, China – Date Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
7. Aerial shots of the Bund, city view

Storyline

China Media Group (CMG) unveiled a co-creation initiative for high-quality short- and medium-length dramas at a conference in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area on Sunday, aiming to promote cultural prosperity and driving digital innovation in the sector.

The event featured the release of more than 20 series across various genres, including “Red Code,” which explores the spirit of determination behind the Chinese Red Army’s Long March, and “Emei,” a legendary tale blending Eastern aesthetics with suspenseful storytelling.

CMG unveiled an original light comedy series at the conference, and launched an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) “China Year” incubation project and a global call for medium- and short-length drama scripts.

With a focus on cultivating creative talent, a training camp for medium- and short-drama creation was launched at the event, providing young creators with full-chain support from concept incubation to project delivery.

The conference also highlighted the integration of artificial intelligence into film and television production and launched a joint research, development, and promotion project for an AI-assisted script evaluation system.

One of the highlights at the event was the launch of CMG’s large-scale omni-media program “China Super OPC,” which will be based in Pudong. CMG’s Shanghai office and the Shanghai Pudong New Area government also signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement.