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Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 5912 April 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€7.6bn

2019-2024 4.4 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

47,548

2019-2024 0.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

23,622

2019-2024 3.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry analysis

European post-production studios collaborate with other studios, both in Europe and further afield, to create films, TV shows and other forms of media. The industry has been supported by favourable government tax reliefs for domestic production, using these to encourage US studios to work with European post-production companies for their big-budget films and shows. This collaborative approach allows studios specialising in specific areas, such as special effects, animation, or subtitling, to focus on their strengths.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe key trends

EU post-production studios thrive on collaborations.

 

Partnerships with both local and US production houses help companies create diverse specialisations and capitalise on government subsidy schemes for partial domestic productions.

US industrial action disrupts European film and TV production.

 

Major strikes in Hollywood from writers and actors have halted productions, hitting demand for post-production services and hindering revenue.

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Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €7.6bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Collaborations become more popular as studios take advantage of subsidy schemes

  • The majority of work done by European post-production studios is part of collaborations with other production and post-production studios to make a singular TV show or film.

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Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Government policies play a big part in driving post-production demand

  • Government departments across Europe compete to attract foreign funding to produce films and shows in their countries and regions.

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Revenue

€7.6bn

2019-2024 4.4 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

47,548

2019-2024 0.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 0.8 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Serbia +26.3%
  2. Latvia +16.4%
  3. Slovenia +10.2%
  4. Romania +8.6%
  5. Iceland +7.9%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Hungary -20.3%
  2. Slovakia -11.2%
  3. Lithuania -5.6%
  4. Czechia -4.9%
  5. Bulgaria -4.1%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Technicolor Creative Studios SA
652.7
15.2
2.3
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc
10,414.2
1,772.1
17.0
S4Capital plc
2,649.1
50.2
1.9

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Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe is €7.6bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 23,622 businesses in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe include?

Visual effects, computer-generated graphics and animation and Editing are part of the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry is Netherlands.

How competitive is the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Europe.

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This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry engage in post-production activities such as editing, film and tape transfers, titling, subtitling and adding credits and closed captions. Animation, special effects and computer-generated graphics are also included. Some companies operate motion-picture film laboratories for motion-picture and animated film makers and stock footage libraries. The processing and developing of motion-picture film is also included in the industry.

Related Terms

COOPERATIONGENREVIDEO PRODUCTION

What's included in this industry?

Visual effects, computer-generated graphics and animationEditingSubtitling and voice dubbing services

Companies

Technicolor Creative Studios SASony Pictures Entertainment IncS4Capital plc

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

5912 - Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Collaborations become more popular as studios take advantage of subsidy schemes

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Technological progress spurs growth in post-production studios. Advances like computer-generated imagery and animation have increased efficiency and helped companies meet consumers’ demand for high-quality digital graphics in movies and media.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Technology makes it easier to compete. It’s become easier and cheaper to provide high-level post-production services, which has drawn a huge number of new companies into the market.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Technicolor Creative Studios SA
  • Countries of operation for Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc
  • Countries of operation for S4Capital plc
  • Countries of operation for Accenture plc
  • Countries of operation for Iyuno-SDI Group
  • Countries of operation for Guidedraw Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Prime Focus Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Comino Media Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Bavaria Film GmbH
  • Countries of operation for RISE FX GmbH

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Patent laws hold huge importance. Though these laws may vary between country, generally, studios have to obtain permission from the copyright holder before the addition, use or modification of any published music or similar material.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Production halt slashes post-production companies' returns. COVID-19 and industry strikes stalled film and TV projects, causing European post-production studios to see a substantial drop in profit from dwindling US contracts.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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