A New Perspective on China's Children's Film Industry from the Perspective of Knowledge Production Models

Abstract

Children’s films in China play a significant role in today’s society and have a profound impact on children’s growth and development. As a form of media, children’s films not only provide young audiences with opportunities for entertainment and recreation but also bear the responsibility and mission of conveying values and education. The children’s film industry is a complex sector that brings together knowledge and skills from multiple fields; it provides vital educational and cultural resources for children’s growth and development, while also serving as an effective channel for dialogue among the cultural industry, the education sector, and society at large. The rapid development of China’s children’s film industry against the backdrop of marketization has brought about a series of challenges, imposing new demands on the sector. Drawing on the framework of knowledge production models and integrating it with the development of the children’s film industry, this paper attempts to analyze the current state of the industry through the lenses of “Mode I” and “Mode II” of knowledge production. It aims to offer new perspectives and insights for China’s children’s film industry through an interdisciplinary approach, thereby facilitating greater innovation and better service to society, as well as fostering international cooperation and dissemination.