The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a conductive film; a method for producing a conductive film, which enables the achievement of a conductive film or conductive pattern having good electrical conductivity by means of light irradiation of a short period of time without being accompanied by a long-time heat treatment at high temperatures; a method for producing a field effect transistor, which uses this method for producing a conductive film; and a method for producing a wireless communication device. A method for producing a conductive film according to the present invention for the achievement of the above-described purpose comprises: a step for forming a coating film by applying a conductive paste, which contains conductive particles that have surfaces covered by elemental carbon, onto a substrate; and a step for irradiating the coating film with flashing light.