Ecosistema audiovisual del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: The study highlights the growing importance of the audiovisual ecosystem in Ecuador. Interviews with experts reveal the crucial evolution of digital TV, adapting to new forms of consumption and exploring innovations such as virtual reality. Although mobile technology drives the preference for short videos, linear television continues to lead. In the multimedia arena, the difficulty of discerning veracity in social networks affects credibility, while traditional media appear as reliable sources. Interviews with audiovisual production professionals in Ecuador reveal that the career is expensive, but young people with technical skills take advantage of the technological advancement of cell phones. The Ecuadorian film industry has faced obstacles, especially after the budget reduction, concentrating on private companies with their own financing. The pandemic strengthened audiovisual production using mobile technologies, but also gave rise to non-professional productions, such as Networks. Regarding the quality of production in public institutions, there are divergent opinions, limited creativity and face technological deficits, while Provincial GAD's show greater attention to technology and content production.