An Overview of Film & TV Industry

Film & TV Industry Primer

How does film and TV content get from script to screen? How do studios, distributors, channels, and platforms interact, and what are their business models? And where do platforms like YouTube fit in the mix?

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This Primer will lay out the fundamentals of this dynamic media sector. It'll cover the key steps in the value chain, the major players, and the economics.Looking to catch up on the latest trends impacting film and TV? Check out our separate Film and TV Industry Trends Primer. Or, looking for an overview of media more broadly, including how music and print media work? For that, check out our separate Media Industry Primer.

Course: 4 Chapters

Est. time: 30 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Value Chain

US Competitive Landscape

Economics

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

Understanding film, TV, and other video media

Chapter 2 Breakdown

Content Creation
Consumption
Distribution

Chapter 3 Breakdown

Who are the major players in the US market?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

Consumption-side
Creation-side

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Film & TV Industry Trends

Streamers Focusing on Profitability

Shift to sustainable growth: how streaming platforms are focusing on profit

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A powerful disruptor across consumption, distribution, and creation

Bundling is Back

As subscription fatigue sets in, bundling returns as a retention strategy

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