2025 Video Postproduction Services Industry Report

Industry Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing postproduction services and other services to the motion picture industry, including specialized motion picture or video postproduction services, such as editing, film/tape transfers, titling, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, and computer-produced graphics, animation and special effects, as well as developing and processing motion picture film. Illustrative Examples: Motion picture film laboratories Stock footage film libraries Postproduction facilities Teleproduction services
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

The Video Postproduction Services 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 Video Postproduction Services 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 Video Postproduction Services companies in the United States.

Distribution by Company Size

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

Video Postproduction Services 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

Video Postproduction Services Industry Product Mix

Product Description	Description	Revenue ($ Millions)
Industry total
Motion picture film laboratory services
Nonlinear editing
Other motion picture film laboratory services, inc release printing
Other postproduction services for audiovisual works
Linear editing
Postproduction services for av works - sound editing & design
Visual effects
Duplication & copying services for audiovisual works
Duplication of masters for audiovisual works

Video Postproduction Services 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%
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%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	9%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $5,144,591 on the video postproduction services industry. It has awarded 159 contracts to 50 companies, with an average value of $102,892 per company.

Top Companies in Video Postproduction Services and Adjacent Industries

Company	Address	Revenue ($ Millions)