Researches Symbola 2020

National statistical report on the audiovisual industry core (cinema & tv) 2020

Symbola Foundation | September 2020

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Active companies in the audiovisual industry core

Overall, the activities in the Film&TV chain (or audiovisual core) record 7,527 companies. Over 60% work in the film and/or television production field (4,572,) while 1,115 are activities related to post-production (14.8%). Exhibition (742) and television programming (853) amount to 9.9% and 11.3% respectively, while distribution counts 245 companies and engages just 3.3% of the businesses in the system.

Breakdown of active companies in the audiovisual industry core by productive fields

Year 2018 (absolute values)

5911Theatrical film, video & TV production4.572
5912Theatrical film, video & TV post-production1.115
5913Theatrical film, video & TV distribution245
5914Exhibition742
6020TV programming & broadcasting853
TOTAL AUDIOVISUAL CORE7.527

Source: Symbola Foundation estimates on Istat and Infocamere data