The production TV & VoD series and movies
Production value of italian original TV and VoD fiction (series & movies)
(€m at nominal values)
- The total investment in Italian original TV and VoD Fiction movies and series totaled €706 million. The growth is mainly due to the entry of global VOD operators into the market who have increased their investments in these genres significantly since 2018.
The investment composition of TV and VoD fiction production in 2023 (series & movies)
(€m at nominal values)
- In 2023, investments by ‘Audiovisual Service Media’ providers (free and pay TV broadcasters and non-linear operators) covered 57% of the total production cost. National public aid (essentially Production Tax Credit) was worth 30%. The remaining 13% consisted of producers’ and distributors’ contributions and regional funds.
Investment evolution estimate of linear and non-linear operators in their TV and VoD fiction offer
(€m at nominal values)
- Compared to 2019 and 2020 forecasts, investments made by non-linear operators (essentially SVoDs) have not reached (and eventually exceeded, as expected) those of linear operators who today are still the leading investors in fictional movies and series.
- Based on current assessments, forecasts for the next few years indicate stagnation in the investments that will overall stay put at today’s figures, which are approximately €350m – €370m.