25Q4 | AI Motion Comics & the Next Wave of Short Dramas — Insights from Daogu’s Founder

Inside Vertical Short Dramas by Short Drama Alliance with Maggie Han

Episode notes

Today’s episode comes from our 2025 Q4 Short Drama Forum, featuring Lucas Zhang, CEO & Founder of Daogu Entertainment and co-founder of Dramago.

Lucas has been at the forefront of China’s short-drama evolution — from live-action vertical series to AI-powered motion comics — and his teams have worked across the full pipeline: writing, production, post, distribution, and long-tail monetization.

In this conversation, he breaks down:

  • what truly differentiates short dramas from traditional film & TV
  • the rise of AI motion comics and their global potential
  • future opportunities for creators, platforms, and IP owners

Lucas also shares candid insights on user acquisition, long-tail revenue, translation markets, and why AI is ... 

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