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)
| 5911 | Theatrical film, video & TV production | 4.572 |
| 5912 | Theatrical film, video & TV post-production | 1.115 |
| 5913 | Theatrical film, video & TV distribution | 245 |
| 5914 | Exhibition | 742 |
| 6020 | TV programming & broadcasting | 853 |
| TOTAL AUDIOVISUAL CORE | 7.527 |
Source: Symbola Foundation estimates on Istat and Infocamere data