2025 Motion Picture & Video Industries Industry Report

Industry Overview

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the production and/or distribution of motion pictures, videos, television programs, or commercials; in the exhibition of motion pictures; or in the provision of postproduction and related services.
Source: US Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

The Motion Picture and Video Industries industry report contains historical and forecasted statistics used by leading private equity firms and consultants. Market sizes from 2020 to 2030 reflect industry trends and growth patterns. Revenues include both public and private companies in the Motion Picture & Video Industries industry.

	Historical					Forecasted
	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030
Market Size (Total Revenue)
% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company

Source: U.S. government financial data



Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Motion Picture & Video Industries companies in the United States.

Distribution by Company Size

Company Size	All Industries	Motion Picture & Video Industries
Small Business (< 5 Employees)
Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Motion Picture & Video Industries Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:

• Cost of goods sold
• Compensation of officers
• Salaries and wages
• Employee benefit programs
• Rent paid
• Advertising and marketing budgets

The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales
Total Revenue
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial Ratio	Industry Average
Profitability Ratios
Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Motion Picture & Video Industries Industry Product Mix

Product Description	Description	Revenue ($ Millions)
Industry total
Licensing of dom rights to exhibit/broadcast/rent feature films
Sale of copies of av works to the wholesale/retail/rental markets
Admissions to feature film exhibitions
Admissions to feature film exhibitions - domestic films
Licensing of international right - exhibit/broadcast/rent av work
Licensing of domestic rights to broadcas/rent tv programming
Contract production services for audiovisual works
Licensing of domestic rights to distribute audiovisual works
Merchandise licensing - domestic & international

Motion Picture & Video Industries Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	4%
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	2%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	39%
Art and Design Workers	6%
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	15%
Actors, Producers, and Directors	14%
Producers and Directors	10%
Media and Communication Equipment Workers	14%
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors	7%
Film and Video Editors	5%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations	12%
Food and Beverage Serving Workers	10%
Fast Food and Counter Workers	9%
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	7%
Personal Care and Service Occupations	16%
Supervisors of Personal Care and Service Workers	5%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	5%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	5%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers	13%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	11%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	11%
Sales and Related Occupations	6%
Retail Sales Workers	13%
Cashiers	13%
Cashiers	13%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	9%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $48,349,028 on the motion picture & video industries industry. It has awarded 1,113 contracts to 239 companies, with an average value of $202,297 per company.

Top Companies in Motion Picture & Video Industries and Adjacent Industries

Company	Address	Revenue ($ Millions)