  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 produces mainstream blockbusters, whereas
the Cultural-Social Cinema Group tackles worldwide issues. Overall, this SNA
enhances understanding of the global film network and highlights pathways to
optimize data-driven decision-making regarding collaborative initiatives. The
research underscores SNA's value in predicting outcomes and paving the way for
strategic unity in the creative industries.
