Connecting the Dots: Leveraging Social Network Analysis to Understand and Optimize Collaborative Dynamics Within the Global Film Production Network
Mehrdad Maghsoudi, Saeid Aliakbar, Sajjad HabibiPour

TL;DR
This paper uses social network analysis to map and understand international collaborations in the global film industry, identifying key countries and thematic clusters to optimize future cooperation and investment strategies.
Contribution
It introduces a novel application of social network analysis to the global film industry, revealing influential countries and thematic communities for strategic collaboration.
Findings
United States, China, and England are key influential nodes.
Distinct thematic clusters like action films and social issues are identified.
The analysis provides pathways to enhance global film industry collaboration.
Abstract
Global film production is witnessing a surge in international cooperation and cross-border investment. However, the dynamics and structure underlying these collaborative ventures remain underexplored. This study employs social network analysis (SNA) to investigate joint investments within the cinema industry. A network of 150 countries is constructed based on 7800 links representing shared creative themes in film productions. Centrality measures identify pivotal nodes like the United States, China, and England as influential countries with strong leadership potential to steer industry growth through collaboration. Community detection further uncovers distinct thematic clusters centered around common creative endeavors such as action films or social issues. Each community reveals opportunities for targeted cooperation and investment. For instance, the Global Thrill Seekers community…
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Taxonomy
TopicsCultural Industries and Urban Development · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
