The Canadian film and television industry is an important part of the country’s economy, contributing billions to its GDP each year. This blog post will explore some key statistics about Canada’s film and television production industry in 2019, including total production volume, jobs created by the sector, export revenues generated from films and TV shows produced in Canada, as well as other interesting facts such as regional breakdown of investments into the industry. We’ll also look at data related to screenwriters, directors and feature films released during this period. Finally we’ll examine how public funding has been allocated towards Indigenous content projects over a five-year period between 2015-2019. So let’s dive right into it.
This statistic is a testament to the immense success of the Canadian film and television production industry in 2019. It highlights the sheer magnitude of the industry’s production volume, demonstrating its immense contribution to the Canadian economy. This figure is a powerful indicator of the industry’s growth and potential, and serves as a reminder of the importance of the Canadian film and television industry.
Television production in Canada accounted for CAD 6.38 billion in 2019.
This statistic is a testament to the immense economic impact of television production in Canada. It highlights the importance of the Canadian film industry in terms of its contribution to the country’s GDP and its ability to create jobs and generate revenue. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in the industry to ensure its continued success.
Canadian Film Industry Statistics Overview
The number of Canadian screenwriters increased by 74% from 2001 to 2016.
This statistic is a testament to the growth of the Canadian film industry, showing that the number of Canadian screenwriters has significantly increased over the past 15 years. This is indicative of a larger trend of increased investment in the Canadian film industry, which has resulted in more opportunities for Canadian screenwriters to create their own stories and contribute to the industry. This is an encouraging sign for the future of Canadian film, and a reminder of the importance of continuing to invest in the industry.
In 2019, 31.3% of Canadian film directors were women.
This statistic is a powerful indicator of the progress being made in the Canadian film industry towards gender equality. It shows that the industry is making strides towards creating a more inclusive and diverse environment for filmmakers, and that more and more women are being given the opportunity to direct films. This is an important step in the right direction, and one that should be celebrated.
More than 4000 film festivals took place worldwide in 2019, with approximately 300 taking place in Canada.
This statistic speaks volumes about the Canadian film industry. It shows that Canada is a major player in the global film festival circuit, with a significant number of festivals taking place in the country. This indicates that Canada is a hub for film-making and that the industry is thriving. Furthermore, it suggests that Canadian filmmakers have access to a wide range of opportunities to showcase their work and gain recognition.
Conclusion
The Canadian film and television industry is a thriving sector of the economy, with production volume reaching CAD 9.3 billion in 2019. Television production accounted for CAD 6.38 billion of this total, while exports reached CAD 4.7 billion in 2018 alone. The number of full-time equivalent jobs generated by the industry was over 180,900 in 2019 and continues to grow as more people enter into the field each year; screenwriters increased by 74% from 2001 to 2016 and directors are now 31% female compared to just 19% five years ago.
In terms of regional breakdowns, Ontario received 73%, Quebec 19%, British Columbia 4%, and other provinces/territories 4%. Telefilm Canada allocated 61% towards funding Indigenous content projects between 2015-2019 while also investing 79 million dollars into feature films that same year – an increase from previous years due largely to rising admissions at cinemas across Canada (1.9 million tickets sold).
Overall it’s clear that Canadian film has seen tremendous growth since 2010 when English language market share was only 2%. Now both French (7%) & English language films have 7+ percent market shares respectively which speaks volumes about how far we’ve come as a nation on our cinematic journey.
References
0. – https://www.crtc.gc.ca
1. – https://www.womeninfilm.ca
2. – https://www.50.statcan.gc.ca
3. – https://www.locarno.org
