Duanju and piracy : the Shortflix case

The international expansion of duanju is also beginning to raise new issues surrounding distribution rights. Several series originally released on official platforms now appear to be republished on third-party websites without clear attribution or any identifiable licensing agreement.

This is notably the case for the French series Les aventures avec ma voisine, also distributed under its English title Next Door Adventure. Produced by Sanjorge Production, the series was recently found on the platform Shortflix without any known authorization from the production company.

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According to information obtained by Duanju News, Stardust TV has reportedly confirmed its intention to initiate legal proceedings against Shortflix. Other platforms also appear to be affected by the situation, as their catalogs are referenced on the platform, including FlickReels, ReelShort, DramaShorts, CandyJar, NetShort, ShortTV, DramaTV, MinuteDrama and FlexTV.

Unlike simple indexing websites, Shortflix directly monetizes the series available on its platform, using a model similar to that of official microdrama applications.

This situation comes at a time when some creators are already facing automated copyright claims on official platforms. As a result, identifying rights holders within the international duanju ecosystem could become a significant issue for the industry.

With the global rise of the vertical format, the protection of creative works, licensing rights, and the unauthorized circulation of content could quickly become a major challenge for the duanju industry.