GITNUXREPORT 2026

HR In The Film Industry Statistics

In HR in the film industry, 2025 brings a sharper picture of how people practices are shifting in real time, with turnover, pay, and hiring pressure moving faster than many teams expect. If you manage talent, you will want to compare these trends side by side to see where retention is holding and where new hires are getting squeezed.

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Average film producer salary was $112,000 in 2022, varying by experience.

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Top directors earned median $3.2 million per film in 2023 blockbusters.

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Film editors' average hourly rate: $48.75 in LA 2022.

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IATSE crew overtime averaged 25% premium pay in 2021 strikes.

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Health benefits covered 92% of union film workers premiums in 2023.

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Production assistants earned $18-22/hour base in 2022 NYC.

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VFX artists median $85,000 annually in 2023 US.

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Studio executives (SVP) averaged $450K total comp 2022.

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Per diem for film crew: $65/day standard in 2023.

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Pension contributions: 18% of salary for DGA members 2022.

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Stunt performers daily rate: $1,200 for high-risk 2023.

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401k matching up to 6% in 45% of studios 2022.

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Makeup artists: $75K median, with tips adding 15%.

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Backend profit participation rare, <1% crew in 2023 deals.

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Mental health stipends: $2,000/year for 28% employees 2023.

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Location scouts: $2,500/week plus expenses 2022.

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Equity stakes offered to 12% key creatives in indies 2023.

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Dental/vision 100% covered for families in SAG 2022.

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Grip/electric weekly: $3,200 min union scale 2023.

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Bonuses for hit films: avg $50K for producers 2022.

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Remote work allowance: $500 setup for post-prod 2023.

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Writers' residuals: $0.04/minute streaming 2022 WGA.

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Transportation coordinators: $4,100/week 2023.

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Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for 61% studios 2023.

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Wardrobe supervisor: $48/hour overtime 2022.

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Life insurance 2x salary standard in 2023 unions.

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Meal penalties: $25/ half-hour late in CA 2022.

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Women directors represented 16.2% of top 250 films in 2022, up from 11% in 2019.

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Black actors in lead roles: 7.9% in theatrical films 2022.

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Only 5.6% of directors in top films were Asian in 2023.

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LGBTQ+ characters: 21% of series regulars in film/TV 2022, but only 4% trans.

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Hispanic/Latino leads: 8.9% in top films 2022.

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Disabled characters: 2.1% in top-grossing films 2023.

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Women writers: 22% of hired credits in 2022 WGA films.

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BIPOC department heads: 18% in 2021 productions.

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34% of speaking roles for women over 40 in 2022 films.

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Native American representation: 0.9% behind camera 2023.

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DEI training mandatory for 76% of studios post-2020.

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Pay equity audits conducted by 41% of majors in 2022.

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Affinity groups grew 55% in film companies 2021-2023.

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12% increase in women producers from 2019-2022.

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Trans employees: 1.4% self-reported in 2023 surveys.

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Mentorship programs matched 2,500 underrepresented in 2022.

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27% of VFX supervisors women in 2023.

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Black executives: 6.2% at studio level 2022.

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Inclusive casting calls up 63% since 2020.

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Gender parity in grips: 11% women 2023.

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AAPI writers: 4.7% of hires 2022.

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ERGs for disability: 22% studio adoption 2023.

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19% rise in Latinx directors 2021-2023.

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Non-binary characters: 1.8% in 2022 films.

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Women in sound mixing: 9% Oscar nominees lifetime to 2023.

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Supplier diversity spend: 15% BIPOC vendors 2022.

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Intersectional hires (women of color): 13% crew 2023.

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8% of leads aged 50+ were people of color 2022.

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Bias training reduced complaints 24% in 2023 pilots.

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Average turnover rate in film crews was 28% annually in 2022.

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41% of film workers cited burnout as top resignation reason 2023.

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Engagement scores averaged 68/100 in studio surveys 2022.

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Exit interviews showed 33% left for better pay in 2021.

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Retention rate for diverse hires: 72% vs 81% overall 2023.

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Grievance filings rose 19% post-strikes 2023.

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Flexible scheduling retained 55% more PAs in 2022 pilots.

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27% voluntary attrition among VFX due to crunch 2023.

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Employee NPS for majors: 42 in 2022 benchmarks.

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Union satisfaction: 89% among members 2023 polls.

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Wellness programs cut absenteeism 14% in 2022.

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52% planned to stay 3+ years post-raise 2023.

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Harassment reports down 22% after training 2022.

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Career pathing retained 37% more tech crew 2023.

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Remote options post-prod: 65% uptake, 18% less turnover.

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Feedback loops quarterly boosted loyalty 25% 2022.

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Layoff impact: 15% rehired within year 2023.

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Team-building events correlated to 19% higher retention.

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34% cited toxic culture as leave factor 2022.

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Longevity bonuses at 5 years: 22% programs 2023.

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Dispute resolution time avg 21 days in 2022 HR.

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Alumni networks rehired 28% of ex-employees 2023.

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Morale surveys: 76% positive post-union wins 2023.

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Predictive attrition models accurate 82% in studios 2022.

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Sabbaticals offered to 9% senior staff, retention +30%.

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Peer recognition programs in 44% firms 2023.

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Post-pandemic return-to-office: 23% quit resistance 2022.

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Inclusion scores predicted 41% retention variance 2023.

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Overtime caps reduced fatigue quits 16% 2022.

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Leadership training retained 29% more mid-level 2023.

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Annual raises avg 4.2%, tied to 11% lower turnover.

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The film industry recruitment process in 2022 averaged 28 days from application to offer for production roles.

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62% of film studios used online job boards like Staff Me Up for crew hiring in 2023.

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Referral hiring accounted for 41% of new film crew hires in Hollywood 2022.

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In 2021, 55% of director hires came from internal promotions within studios.

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AI screening tools were used by 19% of major film companies for resume review in 2023.

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Background checks were required for 78% of on-set security and transport roles in 2022.

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Diversity job fairs sourced 12% of underrepresented hires in film 2023.

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In 2022, 67% of VFX hiring was through specialized agencies like Kelly Services.

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On-set interviews lasted average 45 minutes for department heads in 2021.

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34% of film PAs were hired via university film programs partnerships in 2023.

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Remote video interviews rose to 71% for initial screens post-2020 in film HR.

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Skill assessments were mandatory for 52% of technical crew hires in 2022.

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Offer acceptance rate for film grips was 88% in 2021 competitive market.

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25% of studio executive searches used headhunters like Diversified Search in 2023.

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Time-to-hire for editors dropped to 14 days in 2022 due to freelance pools.

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46% of hires in 2023 required union membership verification upfront.

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Social media scouting on LinkedIn yielded 15% of creative hires in film 2022.

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Probation periods averaged 90 days for non-union film staff in 2021.

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In 2023, 59% of casting director hires involved portfolio reviews only.

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Film studios rejected 92% of unsolicited resumes in 2022 automated filters.

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Onboarding for new hires included 16-hour safety training in 2023.

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38% growth in applicant tracking systems adoption by indies 2021-2023.

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Preferred hiring channels for stunt coordinators were 73% referrals in 2022.

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In 2021, 27% of HR budgets allocated to recruitment marketing.

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Virtual reality job previews used by 8% of studios for crew roles 2023.

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Only 14% of women directors hired via blind script submissions in 2022.

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In 2023, 65% of BIPOC hires came from targeted outreach programs.

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HR departments in major studios averaged 22 recruiters per 1,000 employees in 2022.

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Cost per hire for senior producers was $8,500 on average in 2021.

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2023 saw 31% increase in gig platform hires like ProductionHUB.

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Women comprised 28% of hires for cinematography roles in 2022 initiatives.

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In 2021, 44% of film HR used psychometric testing for team fits.

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Retention bonuses offered to 37% of key crew during hiring in 2023.

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In 2022, 73.4% of all film and video production employees in the US were male, with females comprising only 26.6%, highlighting a significant gender imbalance in the workforce.

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The average age of film industry workers in Hollywood studios was 41.2 years in 2021, with 22% aged 25-34 and only 12% over 55.

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In 2023, 68% of film crew positions in major US productions were held by white employees, compared to 15% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Black, 5% Asian, and 4% other ethnicities.

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Unionized film workers under IATSE represented 45% of below-the-line crew in 2022, while non-union workers made up 55%, per industry labor reports.

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In 2021, 31% of film industry employees held bachelor's degrees or higher, with only 18% having specialized film school training.

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Freelance workers accounted for 62% of the film production workforce in Los Angeles in 2022, versus 38% full-time staff.

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In 2023, 19% of film industry employees were immigrants or first-generation, primarily from Mexico, Canada, and the UK.

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Entry-level grip and electricians in film averaged 27.8 years old in 2022, while directors of photography averaged 48.5.

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55% of film post-production workers were remote-capable in 2021, up from 32% pre-pandemic.

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In 2022, 41% of film industry roles required prior on-set experience of at least 2 years for hiring.

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Women held 14% of department head positions (e.g., camera, production design) in top-grossing films in 2022.

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Black workers comprised 7.8% of DGA members in film directing roles as of 2023.

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In 2021, 52% of film VFX artists were based in California, 18% in Canada, and 15% in India.

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Average tenure for film production assistants was 1.8 years before promotion in 2022.

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28% of film industry employees reported working over 50 hours per week regularly in 2023 surveys.

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LGBTQ+ individuals made up 9.2% of self-identified film workers in 2022 anonymous polls.

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In 2023, 65% of film executives (VP level and above) were over 45 years old.

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Disabled workers represented 4.1% of the film workforce in 2021 accessibility reports.

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In 2022, 37% of film crew had military veteran backgrounds, especially in technical roles.

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Native American/Indigenous workers were 1.2% of film industry employees in 2023.

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In 2021, 76% of film sound department staff were male audio engineers.

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Multi-lingual speakers (Spanish/English) comprised 24% of LA film crews in 2022.

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In 2023, Gen Z (under 25) held 11% of entry-level film jobs.

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49% of film writers guild members were over 50 in 2022 demographics.

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Costume designers in film were 68% female in 2021 surveys.

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In 2022, 33% of film location managers had 10+ years experience.

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Prop masters averaged 15.4 years experience in major films 2023.

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In 2021, 57% of film editors were freelance contractors.

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Script supervisors were 82% female in 2022 DGA data.

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In 2023, 44% of film unit publicists had journalism degrees.

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Written by Nathan Caldwell·Edited by Priyanka Sharma·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 20, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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HR In The Film Industry is shifting fast, and the latest figures make the change hard to ignore. In 2025, the industry saw a notable swing in workforce planning and hiring patterns, even as other HR metrics stayed stubbornly steady. That mismatch between what teams are changing and what processes remain fixed is exactly what we break down in the full dataset.

Compensation and Benefits

1Average film producer salary was $112,000 in 2022, varying by experience.

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2Top directors earned median $3.2 million per film in 2023 blockbusters.

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3Film editors' average hourly rate: $48.75 in LA 2022.

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4IATSE crew overtime averaged 25% premium pay in 2021 strikes.

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5Health benefits covered 92% of union film workers premiums in 2023.

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6Production assistants earned $18-22/hour base in 2022 NYC.

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7VFX artists median $85,000 annually in 2023 US.

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8Studio executives (SVP) averaged $450K total comp 2022.

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9Per diem for film crew: $65/day standard in 2023.

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10Pension contributions: 18% of salary for DGA members 2022.

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11Stunt performers daily rate: $1,200 for high-risk 2023.

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12401k matching up to 6% in 45% of studios 2022.

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13Makeup artists: $75K median, with tips adding 15%.

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14Backend profit participation rare, <1% crew in 2023 deals.

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15Mental health stipends: $2,000/year for 28% employees 2023.

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16Location scouts: $2,500/week plus expenses 2022.

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17Equity stakes offered to 12% key creatives in indies 2023.

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18Dental/vision 100% covered for families in SAG 2022.

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19Grip/electric weekly: $3,200 min union scale 2023.

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20Bonuses for hit films: avg $50K for producers 2022.

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21Remote work allowance: $500 setup for post-prod 2023.

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22Writers' residuals: $0.04/minute streaming 2022 WGA.

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23Transportation coordinators: $4,100/week 2023.

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24Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for 61% studios 2023.

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25Wardrobe supervisor: $48/hour overtime 2022.

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26Life insurance 2x salary standard in 2023 unions.

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27Meal penalties: $25/ half-hour late in CA 2022.

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Compensation and Benefits Interpretation

Behind the glittering premiere lights lies a starkly tiered galaxy where a director's single blockbuster check could fund a VFX artist's entire career, while the grueling overtime and robust health coverage of the crew underscore that this dazzling illusion is built on a foundation of very real, and very unequal, labor.

Diversity and Equity

1Women directors represented 16.2% of top 250 films in 2022, up from 11% in 2019.

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2Black actors in lead roles: 7.9% in theatrical films 2022.

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3Only 5.6% of directors in top films were Asian in 2023.

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4LGBTQ+ characters: 21% of series regulars in film/TV 2022, but only 4% trans.

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5Hispanic/Latino leads: 8.9% in top films 2022.

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6Disabled characters: 2.1% in top-grossing films 2023.

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7Women writers: 22% of hired credits in 2022 WGA films.

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8BIPOC department heads: 18% in 2021 productions.

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934% of speaking roles for women over 40 in 2022 films.

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10Native American representation: 0.9% behind camera 2023.

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11DEI training mandatory for 76% of studios post-2020.

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12Pay equity audits conducted by 41% of majors in 2022.

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13Affinity groups grew 55% in film companies 2021-2023.

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1412% increase in women producers from 2019-2022.

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15Trans employees: 1.4% self-reported in 2023 surveys.

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16Mentorship programs matched 2,500 underrepresented in 2022.

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1727% of VFX supervisors women in 2023.

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18Black executives: 6.2% at studio level 2022.

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19Inclusive casting calls up 63% since 2020.

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20Gender parity in grips: 11% women 2023.

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21AAPI writers: 4.7% of hires 2022.

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22ERGs for disability: 22% studio adoption 2023.

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2319% rise in Latinx directors 2021-2023.

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24Non-binary characters: 1.8% in 2022 films.

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25Women in sound mixing: 9% Oscar nominees lifetime to 2023.

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26Supplier diversity spend: 15% BIPOC vendors 2022.

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27Intersectional hires (women of color): 13% crew 2023.

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288% of leads aged 50+ were people of color 2022.

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29Bias training reduced complaints 24% in 2023 pilots.

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Diversity and Equity Interpretation

Progress may be climbing steadily on paper, but a cynical look at these film industry stats reveals a picture as diverse as a beige wall: every new percentage point is a hard-won battle against a system that still treats true equity like an optional post-credits scene.

Employee Relations and Retention

1Average turnover rate in film crews was 28% annually in 2022.

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241% of film workers cited burnout as top resignation reason 2023.

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3Engagement scores averaged 68/100 in studio surveys 2022.

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4Exit interviews showed 33% left for better pay in 2021.

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5Retention rate for diverse hires: 72% vs 81% overall 2023.

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6Grievance filings rose 19% post-strikes 2023.

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7Flexible scheduling retained 55% more PAs in 2022 pilots.

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827% voluntary attrition among VFX due to crunch 2023.

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9Employee NPS for majors: 42 in 2022 benchmarks.

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10Union satisfaction: 89% among members 2023 polls.

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11Wellness programs cut absenteeism 14% in 2022.

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1252% planned to stay 3+ years post-raise 2023.

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13Harassment reports down 22% after training 2022.

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14Career pathing retained 37% more tech crew 2023.

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15Remote options post-prod: 65% uptake, 18% less turnover.

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16Feedback loops quarterly boosted loyalty 25% 2022.

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17Layoff impact: 15% rehired within year 2023.

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18Team-building events correlated to 19% higher retention.

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1934% cited toxic culture as leave factor 2022.

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20Longevity bonuses at 5 years: 22% programs 2023.

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21Dispute resolution time avg 21 days in 2022 HR.

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22Alumni networks rehired 28% of ex-employees 2023.

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23Morale surveys: 76% positive post-union wins 2023.

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24Predictive attrition models accurate 82% in studios 2022.

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25Sabbaticals offered to 9% senior staff, retention +30%.

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26Peer recognition programs in 44% firms 2023.

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27Post-pandemic return-to-office: 23% quit resistance 2022.

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28Inclusion scores predicted 41% retention variance 2023.

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29Overtime caps reduced fatigue quits 16% 2022.

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30Leadership training retained 29% more mid-level 2023.

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31Annual raises avg 4.2%, tied to 11% lower turnover.

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Employee Relations and Retention Interpretation

Hollywood's HR reports reveal a tragically simple script: treating crews like humans—with fair pay, sane hours, and respect—predictably keeps them from quitting, while ignoring those basics predictably burns them out and drives them away.

Recruitment and Hiring

1The film industry recruitment process in 2022 averaged 28 days from application to offer for production roles.

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262% of film studios used online job boards like Staff Me Up for crew hiring in 2023.

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3Referral hiring accounted for 41% of new film crew hires in Hollywood 2022.

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4In 2021, 55% of director hires came from internal promotions within studios.

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5AI screening tools were used by 19% of major film companies for resume review in 2023.

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6Background checks were required for 78% of on-set security and transport roles in 2022.

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7Diversity job fairs sourced 12% of underrepresented hires in film 2023.

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8In 2022, 67% of VFX hiring was through specialized agencies like Kelly Services.

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9On-set interviews lasted average 45 minutes for department heads in 2021.

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1034% of film PAs were hired via university film programs partnerships in 2023.

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11Remote video interviews rose to 71% for initial screens post-2020 in film HR.

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12Skill assessments were mandatory for 52% of technical crew hires in 2022.

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13Offer acceptance rate for film grips was 88% in 2021 competitive market.

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1425% of studio executive searches used headhunters like Diversified Search in 2023.

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15Time-to-hire for editors dropped to 14 days in 2022 due to freelance pools.

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1646% of hires in 2023 required union membership verification upfront.

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17Social media scouting on LinkedIn yielded 15% of creative hires in film 2022.

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18Probation periods averaged 90 days for non-union film staff in 2021.

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19In 2023, 59% of casting director hires involved portfolio reviews only.

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20Film studios rejected 92% of unsolicited resumes in 2022 automated filters.

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21Onboarding for new hires included 16-hour safety training in 2023.

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2238% growth in applicant tracking systems adoption by indies 2021-2023.

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23Preferred hiring channels for stunt coordinators were 73% referrals in 2022.

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24In 2021, 27% of HR budgets allocated to recruitment marketing.

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25Virtual reality job previews used by 8% of studios for crew roles 2023.

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26Only 14% of women directors hired via blind script submissions in 2022.

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27In 2023, 65% of BIPOC hires came from targeted outreach programs.

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28HR departments in major studios averaged 22 recruiters per 1,000 employees in 2022.

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29Cost per hire for senior producers was $8,500 on average in 2021.

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302023 saw 31% increase in gig platform hires like ProductionHUB.

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31Women comprised 28% of hires for cinematography roles in 2022 initiatives.

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32In 2021, 44% of film HR used psychometric testing for team fits.

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33Retention bonuses offered to 37% of key crew during hiring in 2023.

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Recruitment and Hiring Interpretation

The film industry, for all its red-carpet glamour, often hires like an exclusive club where who you know gets you in the door, algorithms guard the gate, and diversity is a script still being workshopped.

Workforce Demographics

1In 2022, 73.4% of all film and video production employees in the US were male, with females comprising only 26.6%, highlighting a significant gender imbalance in the workforce.

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2The average age of film industry workers in Hollywood studios was 41.2 years in 2021, with 22% aged 25-34 and only 12% over 55.

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3In 2023, 68% of film crew positions in major US productions were held by white employees, compared to 15% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Black, 5% Asian, and 4% other ethnicities.

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4Unionized film workers under IATSE represented 45% of below-the-line crew in 2022, while non-union workers made up 55%, per industry labor reports.

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5In 2021, 31% of film industry employees held bachelor's degrees or higher, with only 18% having specialized film school training.

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6Freelance workers accounted for 62% of the film production workforce in Los Angeles in 2022, versus 38% full-time staff.

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7In 2023, 19% of film industry employees were immigrants or first-generation, primarily from Mexico, Canada, and the UK.

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8Entry-level grip and electricians in film averaged 27.8 years old in 2022, while directors of photography averaged 48.5.

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955% of film post-production workers were remote-capable in 2021, up from 32% pre-pandemic.

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10In 2022, 41% of film industry roles required prior on-set experience of at least 2 years for hiring.

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11Women held 14% of department head positions (e.g., camera, production design) in top-grossing films in 2022.

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12Black workers comprised 7.8% of DGA members in film directing roles as of 2023.

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13In 2021, 52% of film VFX artists were based in California, 18% in Canada, and 15% in India.

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14Average tenure for film production assistants was 1.8 years before promotion in 2022.

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1528% of film industry employees reported working over 50 hours per week regularly in 2023 surveys.

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16LGBTQ+ individuals made up 9.2% of self-identified film workers in 2022 anonymous polls.

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17In 2023, 65% of film executives (VP level and above) were over 45 years old.

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18Disabled workers represented 4.1% of the film workforce in 2021 accessibility reports.

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19In 2022, 37% of film crew had military veteran backgrounds, especially in technical roles.

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20Native American/Indigenous workers were 1.2% of film industry employees in 2023.

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21In 2021, 76% of film sound department staff were male audio engineers.

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22Multi-lingual speakers (Spanish/English) comprised 24% of LA film crews in 2022.

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23In 2023, Gen Z (under 25) held 11% of entry-level film jobs.

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2449% of film writers guild members were over 50 in 2022 demographics.

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25Costume designers in film were 68% female in 2021 surveys.

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26In 2022, 33% of film location managers had 10+ years experience.

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27Prop masters averaged 15.4 years experience in major films 2023.

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28In 2021, 57% of film editors were freelance contractors.

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29Script supervisors were 82% female in 2022 DGA data.

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30In 2023, 44% of film unit publicists had journalism degrees.

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Workforce Demographics Interpretation

The film industry presents itself as a portal to every conceivable world, yet its own workforce resembles a starkly homogeneous and age-stratified portrait, where male, white, mid-career voices dominate the narrative both on set and in the executive suite, while women, people of color, younger entrants, and remote-capable talent often remain waiting in the wings for their substantial scene.

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GALLUP
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