Qingdao demonstrates the "Qingdao speed" and "Qingdao strength" in supporting the film and television industry. At the end of last December, Qingdao released the public notice of the proposed subsidy projects for the development of the film and television industry in 2022, with a total subsidy of nearly 4.8 million yuan. The film and television support policy issued in February 2022 formed a "symphony" with those in many other places. Projects like "The Wandering Earth 2" and "Love You Forever" received support. Gong Ge'er, the producer of the former, said that based on previous experience, the application for support this time was smooth. The support details in Qingdao are clear, highly operable and sustainable. Wang Jiaxuan, the person in charge of the company related to the latter, said that the subsidy alleviated the pressure.
As China's first "City of Film" recognized by UNESCO, Qingdao actively explores the development path of the film and television industry. Relevant policies cover the entire film and television industry chain, and the subsidy scope has been expanded to online film and television, forming a three-level "superposition" effect at the provincial, municipal and district levels. "The Wandering Earth 2" received support from multiple departments during filming.
The subsidy list reflects the diverse achievements of "Filmed in Qingdao". Works such as "The Old Guys" and "Project Moscow" demonstrate the brand. "She and Her Perfect Husband", produced in Qingdao, examines reality from a female perspective. Qingdao's subsidy policy provides high subsidies for specific projects, and the scope has been further expanded. Film and television companies are paying more and more attention to Qingdao. Both Wang Jiaxuan and Gong Ge'er said they will give priority to carrying out projects in Qingdao in the future.