The summary statistics by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) which include: operating revenue (dollars x 1,000,000), operating expenses (dollars x 1,000,000), salaries wages and benefits (dollars x 1,000,000), and operating profit margin (by percent), of motion picture and video production (NAICS 512110), annual, for five years of data.

The source forecast that, by the end of 2022, the annual revenue of the global film production and distribution industry would amount to **** billion U.S. dollars. As of mid-2022, the sector employed almost *** thousand people in a little more than ** thousand businesses worldwide. China, the North American market (a term that includes the United States and Canada and excludes Mexico), and Japan were the world's leading box office markets by revenue in 2021.

Hungary's domestic feature film production increased overall during the shown period with some fluctuation over the years. In 2023, the number of domestic feature films produced in the country reached 47.

The production revenue by by type of production, for the film, television and video production industry, (NAICS 512110), for five years of data.

Number of Businesses statistics on the Movie & Video Production industry in the US

Market Size statistics on the Global Movie Production & Distribution industry in Global

Description: This dataset provides comprehensive movie statistics compiled from multiple sources, including Wikipedia, The Numbers, and IMDb. It offers a rich collection of information and insights into various aspects of movies, such as movie titles, production dates, genres, runtime minutes, director information, average ratings, number of votes, approval index, production budgets, domestic gross earnings, and worldwide gross earnings.

The dataset combines data scraped from Wikipedia, which includes details about movie titles, production dates, genres, runtime minutes, and director information, with data from The Numbers, a reliable source for box office statistics. Additionally, IMDb data is integrated to provide information on average ratings, number of votes, and other movie-related attributes.

With this dataset, users can analyze and explore trends in the film industry, assess the financial success of movies, identify popular genres, and investigate the relationship between average ratings and box office performance. Researchers, movie enthusiasts, and data analysts can leverage this dataset for various purposes, including data visualization, predictive modeling, and deeper understanding of the movie landscape.

Features: - Movie_title - Production_date - Genres - Runtime_minutes - Director_name (primaryName) - Director_professions (primaryProfession) - Director_birthYear - Director_deathYear - Movie_averageRating : refers to the average rating given by online users for a particular movie - Movie_numberOfVotes : refers to the number of votes given by online users for a particular movie - Approval_Index :is a normalized indicator (on scale 0-10) calculated by multiplying the logarithm of the number of votes by the average users rating. It provides a concise measure of a movie's overall popularity and approval among online viewers, penalizing both films that got too few reviews and blockbusters that got too many. - Production_budget ( $) - Domestic_gross ($) - Worldwide_gross ($)

Potential Applications:

Box office analysis: Analyze the relationship between production budgets, domestic and worldwide gross earnings, and profitability. Genre analysis: Identify the most popular genres based on movie counts and analyze their performance. Rating analysis: Explore the relationship between average ratings, number of votes, and financial success. Director analysis: Investigate the impact of directors on movie ratings and financial performance. Time-based analysis: Study movie trends over different production years and observe changes in production budgets, box office earnings, and genre preferences. By utilizing this dataset, users can gain valuable insights into the movie industry and uncover patterns that can inform decision-making, market research, and creative strategies.

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Movie Production Market Size 2025-2029

The movie production market size is forecast to increase by USD 90.4 billion, at a CAGR of 14.6% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing popularity of global box offices and the shift towards digital movie screens. This trend is transforming the industry landscape, offering new opportunities for content creators and distributors. However, the market faces a persistent challenge in the form of movie piracy. As more consumers turn to digital platforms for entertainment, the threat of unauthorized content distribution becomes increasingly prominent. To capitalize on market opportunities and navigate challenges effectively, industry players must stay abreast of evolving consumer preferences and invest in robust anti-piracy measures.
The growing popularity of global box offices presents a significant revenue potential, while the transition to digital movie screens opens new distribution channels. However, the looming threat of piracy requires a proactive approach to safeguard intellectual property and maintain consumer trust. Companies that successfully navigate these dynamics will thrive in the dynamic and evolving the market.

What will be the Size of the Movie Production Market during the forecast period?

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The market continues to evolve, with dynamic market activities unfolding across various sectors. Critical reception and audience reviews shape the industry's direction, as special effects and production management become increasingly sophisticated. Sound mixers and assistant directors ensure seamless coordination, while set dressing and production design bring visual stories to life. Sound effects libraries and animation software play essential roles, with 3D modeling and digital intermediate techniques shaping the visual landscape. Location scouting and art direction are crucial for authenticity, while streaming services and award nominations expand distribution channels. Costume design and dialogue editing add depth to narratives, with film stock, camera department, and film editing software shaping the cinematic experience.

Production schedule and budget management are ongoing challenges, while film financing and production pipeline optimization remain key priorities. Boom operators and line producers manage logistics, with green screen and motion capture technologies expanding creative possibilities. Camera resolution and aspect ratio choices impact the final product, while film format and studio films cater to diverse audiences. Independent films and documentaries offer unique perspectives, with music scoring and sound design adding emotional depth. Production companies navigate this complex landscape, with genre films, lighting technicians, and stunt coordination adding to the industry's rich tapestry. Frame rate and script breakdowns influence production efficiency, while digital sensors and color grading shape the final look.

The market's continuous dynamism reflects the industry's ongoing commitment to innovation and storytelling.

How is this Movie Production Industry segmented?

The movie production industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Language

  English
  French
  Spanish
  Mandarin
  Others


Genre

  Drama
  Action
  Comedy
  Others


Product

  Movies
  Music
  Videos


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    Italy
    UK


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan
    South Korea


  Rest of World (ROW)

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By Language Insights

The english segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market is a dynamic and intricate industry, driven by various entities that collaborate to bring stories to life. Key players, such as Warner Bros and Walt Disney, produce a vast array of English films and television shows, showcasing a rich history spanning over a century. In 2023, these studios expanded their reach with direct-to-consumer (DTC) platforms, adding approximately fifty films and thirty television shows to their collections. The production process involves various departments, including critical reception, production management, and special effects. Sound mixers, assistant directors, set dressing, and production designers contribute to the visual and auditory aspects of filmmaking.

Animation software and 3D modeling are essential tools for creating captivating visual effects, while location scouting and film stock selection influence the look and feel of a production. Film editing sof

Comprehensive dataset of 8,289 Film production companies in United States as of July, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

Established in 1978, the British Columbia Film Commission was a branch of the provincial government working to ensure that the business of film and television production thrives as a value proposition for our domestic and international clientele. The British Columbia Film Commission Production Statistics 2011 contains aggregate totals of various types of domestic and foreign productions, total budget, and total budget allocation spent in BC. The BC Film Commission joined CreativeBC in 2013, and was no longer part of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

This table contains 56 series, with data for years 2006 - 2011 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2015-07-28. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (1 items: Motion picture and video production  ...), Summary statistics (4 items: Operating revenue; Operating profit margin; Salaries; wages and benefits; Operating expenses ...).

In 2024, China's move industry produced *** movies, down from *** titles in the previous year. Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the film production in the country, coupled with the increasing popularity of video streaming and micro short TV dramas.

The industry profile based on foreign and domestic sales which includes all members under film, television and video post-production industry (NAICS 512190) for one year of data.

Wikipedia Movie Data

Exploring Production and Distribution Trends Across Four Decades

By Michael Tauberg [source]

About this dataset

This comprehensive dataset spans a substantial sampling of movies from the last five decades, giving insight into the financial and creative successes of Hollywood film productions. Containing various production details such as director, actors, editing team, budget, and overall gross revenue, it can be used to understand how different elements come together to make a movie successful. With information covering all aspects of movie-making – from country of origin to soundtrack composer – this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity for a data-driven dive into the world of cinematic storytelling

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The columns are important factors to analyze the data in depth – they range from general information such as year, name and language of movie to more specific info such as directors and editors of movie production teams. A good first step is to get an understanding of what kind of data exists and getting familiar with different columns.

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Research Ideas

• Analyzing the correlations between budget, gross revenue, and number of awards or nominations won by a movie. Movie-makers and studios can use this data to understand what factors have an impact on the success of a movie and make better creative decisions accordingly.
• Studying the trend of movies from different countries over time to understand how popular genres are changing over time across regions and countries; this data could be used by international film producers to identify potential opportunities for co-productions with other countries or regions.
• Identifying unique topics for films (based on writers, directors, music etc) that hadn’t been explored in previous decades - studios can use this data to find unique stories or ideas for new films that often succeed commercially due to its novelty factor with audiences

Acknowledgements

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License

License: Dataset copyright by authors - You are free to: - Share - copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially. - Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially. - You must: - Give appropriate credit - Provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. - ShareAlike - You must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original. - Keep intact - all notices that refer to this license, including copyright notices.

Columns

File: movies_1970_2018.csv | Column name | Description | |:-------------------|:----------------------------------------------------------| | year | Year the movie was released. (Integer) | | wiki_ref | Reference to the Wikipedia page for the movie. (String) | | wiki_query | Query used to search for the movie on Wikipedia. (String) | | producer | Name of the producer of the movie. (String) | | distributor | Name of the distributor of the movie. (String) | | name | Name of the movie. (String) | | country | Country of origin of the movie. (String) | | director | Name of the director of the movie. (String) | | cinematography | Name of the cinematographer of the movie. (String) | | editing | Name of the editor of the movie. (String) | | studio | Name of the studio that produced the movie. (String) | | budget | Budget of the movie. (Integer) | | gross | Gross box office receipts of the movie. (Integer) | | runtime | Length of the movie in minutes. (Integer) | | music | Name of the composer of the movie's soundtrack. (String) | | writer | Name of the writer of the movie. (String) | | starring | Names of the actors in the movie. (String) | | language | Language of the movie. (String) |

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The operating expenses by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) which include all members under industry expenditures, for post-production and other motion picture and video industries (NAICS 512190), annual (percent), for five years of data.

The industry expenditures for the film, television and video production industry, (NAICS 512110), for five years of data.

There are two CSV datasets in this publication used initially in the master thesis in sociology of Xenia Leontyeva at HSE University Saint Petersburg, titled "Popularity Factors of Domestic Films: Gender Characteristics and State Support Measures" (2022), and lately for the article by Leontyeva, Xenia, Olessia Koltsova, and Deb Verhoeven, titled "Gender (Im)Balance in Russian Cinema: On the Screen and behind the Camera" (Accepted in January 2024 in The Journal of Cultural Analytics). The first dataset (N=1285) includes all Russian films produced between 2008 and 2019 and theatrically released between December 1, 2008, and December 31, 2019. Distribution statistics cover the territory of the CIS, of which the Russian Federation is the biggest market. Budget information is available for 644 films. The second dataset contains the Bechdel-Wallace test modified by Leontyeva markup for 243 films, 193 of which have budget information. There is also a supplement with a detailed description of all variables and R-code producing tables, plots, and models for the article. The database was collected by Xenia Leontyeva while working at Nevafilm Research (until 2018) and later. In terms of distribution data, it is based on sources such as the open base Russian Cinema Fund Analytics – RCFA (since 2015), the closed base comScore/Rentrak ("International Box Office Essential") serving major Hollywood studios (data from it has been used since 2008 to fill gaps in open databases), Bookers' Bulletin (since 2011), and Russian Film Business Today magazines (since 2004), as well as self-collected by Nevafilm Research employees from film distributors and producers; the rights to use and continue this dataset have been received from Nevafilm company. In terms of production data, the information was taken from the State register of film distribution certificates, Kinopoisk.ru, and from the films' credits.

Employment statistics on the Movie & Video Production industry in the US

China Government Expenditure: Fund: National Film Industry Development Fund data was reported at 1,445.000 RMB mn in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,106.000 RMB mn for 2020. China Government Expenditure: Fund: National Film Industry Development Fund data is updated yearly, averaging 1,520.500 RMB mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,754.000 RMB mn in 2019 and a record low of 219.000 RMB mn in 2011. China Government Expenditure: Fund: National Film Industry Development Fund data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table CN.FA: Government Revenue and Expenditure: Fund.

Graph and download economic data for All Employees, Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (CES5051200001) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about recording, audio-visual, information, establishment survey, employment, industry, and USA.