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

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 becoming an essential tool — not a threat — for short-drama creators. Let’s dive in. ------ 📘 Want to dive deeper into the storytelling logic behind global short dramas? Check out my book — Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 126-page guide for producers, writers, and platform strategists. 👉 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz 🌿 Just starting out or curious about how short dramas work? Try my online course — Short Drama Writing 101 for Everyone — designed for grassroots creators and newcomers who want to understand short-drama storytelling in a fun, accessible way. 👉 https://payhip.com/b/oMALI