The UK's Film Industry is part of a constant growing creative media landscape. There are six different sectors in this industry; Development, Production, Facilities, Distribution, Exhibition and Export.
There are 400 permanent film companies distributed around the UK.
43% are production, 13% are distribution and 44% are exhibition companies.
In 2006 the UK Film Industry contributed £4.3 billion to the UK economy. In 2007 the activity in the Film Industry was £747 million.
The skills that you need to work in the Film sector are:
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Patience
- Commitment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A film production crew earn an income around £33,726.
- Men earn more than woman, men; £35,827, women; £30,754.
- Salary incomes increase with age and decreases slightly in the 50+ age range.
The hours that people work in film are long and irregular. You may have to work late night and/or early mornings. You need to be able to work with short time notice.
Job roles in the sector:
- Production Accountant
- Production Designer
- Camera Operator
- Casting Assistant
- Director
- Editor
- Actor
- Runner
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