Film And Video Production Global Market Report 2025

The film and video production market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $279.41 billion in 2024 to $294.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise in mobile video consumption, the globalization of digital content distribution, the expansion of subscription-based video-on-demand services, increased use of social media for content promotion, and the growth of direct-to-consumer content strategies.

The film and video production market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $355.92 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of regional OTT platforms, increasing demand for original and high-quality content, greater consumption of short-form videos, rising engagement through interactive storytelling, and a surge in international co-productions. Key trends expected during this period include the widespread adoption of 4K and 8K resolution cameras, advancements in post-production software and visual effects (VFX), growth of cloud-based editing and storage solutions, the use of motion capture and facial recognition technologies for animation, and the deployment of drones for high-quality aerial cinematography.

The growing demand for streaming content is expected to drive the expansion of the film and video production market in the coming years. Streaming content refers to digital media such as movies, TV shows, or music, delivered over the internet in real time, enabling users to access it instantly without the need to download. This rising demand is fueled by consumers’ increasing preference for on-demand entertainment and the convenience of accessing a wide variety of content anytime and across multiple devices. Streaming platforms provide a global distribution channel that supports film and video production by generating revenue through subscriptions, pay-per-view, and advertising, which in turn allows producers to fund larger and more ambitious projects. For example, according to USwitch Ltd., a UK-based price comparison service provider, Amazon Prime Video accounted for 42.2% of all new streaming subscribers in 2023, an increase of 1.7% compared to 2022. Thus, the surge in streaming content consumption is propelling growth in the film and video production market.

Leading companies in the film and video production sector are investing in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and spatial computing tools to enhance content creation, streamline production workflows, and deliver more immersive viewing experiences. Artificial intelligence refers to systems that mimic human intelligence to perform tasks such as learning and problem-solving, while spatial computing tools blend physical and virtual environments to create engaging experiences. For instance, in May 2025, Google LLC, a US-based technology company, launched the 100 Zeros initiative for film and TV production, which focuses on scouting and co-producing projects using AI and spatial computing technologies. The initiative aims to support innovative filmmaking and integrate new technologies into both production and marketing.

In March 2025, Mediawan, a France-based media conglomerate, acquired a 51% ownership stake in See-Saw Films for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Mediawan’s global presence in high-end film and television production by leveraging See-Saw Films’ established reputation for award-winning content, creative talent, and international market penetration. This move will help Mediawan strengthen its influence in English-speaking markets and expand its premium content offerings. See-Saw Films is a UK-based film production company.

Major players in the film and video production market are The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal Media LLC, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., A24 Films LLC, Cinesite Studios, Annapurna Pictures LLC, Legendary Entertainment LLC, Blumhouse Productions LLC, Doppelgängers Ltd., Neon Rated LLC, Element Pictures Ltd., Berta Film SRL, Viacom Inc., A Band Apart Productions, 10th Hole Productions LLC, New Line Cinema LLC, Orchard Film Studios Ltd., Scythia Films Inc., 8180 Films LLC, Filmes de Plástico Produções Audiovisuais Ltda.

North America was the largest region in the film and video production market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in film and video production report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the film and video production market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Film and video production refers to the process of creating visual content through a blend of creative and technical efforts. It encompasses several stages, including conceptualization, scripting, filming, and editing, during which a team of professionals collaborates to bring ideas to fruition. The goal of film and video production is to develop engaging and impactful narratives that convey specific messages or evoke emotions, requiring expertise in areas such as direction, cinematography, sound design, and post-production.

The primary types of film and video production include animation, commercials, films, music videos, television shows, and other video content. Animated content consists of films, videos, or sequences where characters and environments are crafted using methods like traditional hand-drawn animation, computer-generated imagery (CGI), stop-motion, and various other motion design techniques. Animation production can range from small to large scale and is utilized by film companies, studios, and other entities.

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The film and video production market includes revenues earned by entities by pre-production planning, motion graphics and animation, sound design and audio engineering. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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