The International Short Drama Association (ISDA) is dedicated to promoting the global short drama industry, building a bridge between creators, production companies, platforms, investors, and audiences. We provide three core services: professional support, industry resources, and international promotion, helping short drama projects achieve maximum value from concept to completion.
Organized by ISDA, the International Short Drama Arts Festival made its debut at the Las Vegas AFM in November 2024 and will return for its second edition in November 2025, to be held at the Hollywood AFM venue and the USC Annenberg School.
ISDA assisted FlexTV, a short drama platform, in making its debut at the Las Vegas AFM:
ISDA helped 4 short drama platforms(Superex, Mobking, PH8, and DreaMood), in making their debut at the HKFILMART:
ISDA made the presence of KARMA (a E-Car brand) at Short Drama Festival:
ISDA provides Cooperative Services in the following aspects:
1. Creative Support
Script Incubation
(1) Script collection, review, and revision
(2) Screenwriting salons and creative workshops
(3) Themed customization (storylines tailored to brands, festivals, or trending topics)
Content Planning
(1) Topic research (analysis of short drama market trends and popular themes)
(2) IP adaptation consulting (adapting novels, comics, etc. into short dramas)
(3) Character design and world-building guidance
2. Production Resources
Talent Matching
(1) Actor database (amateurs, influencers, professional actors)
(2) Director, cinematography, editing, lighting, and makeup team coordination
Filming Support
(1) Location and studio recommendations
(2) Costume & Props Rental
(3) Production process guidance (storyboarding, shooting schedule, post-production timeline)
Post-Production
(1) Editing, color grading, and VFX production
(2) BGM and sound effect licensing resources
(3) Subtitle creation and multi-language version production
3. Promotion & Distribution
Promotion Planning
(1) Distribution channel connections
(2) Poster, trailer, and behind-the-scenes production
(3) Viral title and copywriting strategy
Joint Marketing
(1) Brand placement and customized drama production
(2) Platform collaboration and cross-IP partnerships
(3) Short drama festivals, trade shows, and roadshow events
Data Analysis
(1) Viewership data and audience profiling
(2) Popular clip compilation recommendations
(3) Suggestions for optimizing episode pacing and audience retention
4. Industry Resource Integration
Training & Networking
(1) Short drama creation training programs
(2) Industry trend lectures and case study analyses
(3) Networking sessions for screenwriters, directors, and producers
Copyright & Legal
(1) Script registration and copyright protection
(2) Contract templates and copyright dispute consulting
Investment & Financing Connections
(1) Short drama project pitching
(2) Investor, fund, and platform negotiations
(3) Business model planning (paid short dramas, membership models, advertising monetization).
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