GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Motion Picture Industry Statistics

Industry invests in upskilling, digital skills, AI, virtual production, enhancing careers.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Rigorous fact-checking • Reputable sources • Regular updatesLearn more

Statistic 1

42% of motion picture jobs now require digital skills, up from 25% five years ago

Statistic 2

78% of film studios have increased training programs over the past three years

Statistic 3

55% of industry professionals participated in at least one reskilling course in 2023

Statistic 4

48% of industry workers see reskilling as essential for adapting to AI-driven content creation

Statistic 5

The global film industry is expected to invest $1.5 billion globally in upskilling initiatives by 2025

Statistic 6

63% of film editors reported needing to reskill in data management

Statistic 7

70% of production companies plan to implement virtual production training in the next year

Statistic 8

62% of film festivals now include workshops on digital transformation and upskilling

Statistic 9

68% of motion picture industry firms have adopted online learning platforms for training

Statistic 10

80% of post-production studios plan to expand reskilling initiatives focusing on AI and machine learning

Statistic 11

58% of industry professionals believe that upskilling with new storytelling tools enhances their creative output

Statistic 12

40% of filmmakers have taken courses on sustainable filmmaking practices, a part of industry upskilling efforts

Statistic 13

69% of industry HR managers report difficulty in finding candidates with modern technical skill sets, indicating a reskilling gap

Statistic 14

63% of animators have reskilled in real-time animation techniques within the last two years

Statistic 15

82% of global film industry training programs now include diversity and inclusion training, as part of upskilling

Statistic 16

46% of costume designers have upskilled in digital design tools such as CLO3D and Marvelous Designer

Statistic 17

54% of film students report feeling unprepared for industry expectations due to lack of emphasis on upskilling in current curricula

Statistic 18

71% of industry respondents agree that reskilling enhances opportunities for remote work

Statistic 19

52% of industry leaders believe that collaborative upskilling initiatives can reduce industry skill gaps

Statistic 20

61% of producers have reported improved project costs management after reskilling in new project management tools

Statistic 21

70% of industry training programs now include modules on cybersecurity for digital content

Statistic 22

43% of industry professionals believe that upskilling is critical for integrating sustainable practices into filmmaking

Statistic 23

67% of independent filmmakers are investing in online courses to learn new distribution strategies

Statistic 24

41% of industry training programs are now tailored to include remote learning options, facilitating wider upskilling access

Statistic 25

66% of senior executives agree that continuous upskilling is necessary to remain competitive in the industry

Statistic 26

46% of visual storytelling courses now include modules on interactive media and web-based storytelling, reflecting industry upskilling trends

Statistic 27

69% of industry professionals highlight that reskilling in green technologies has helped reduce their carbon footprint

Statistic 28

62% of film industry companies track and report employee progress in digital skills development programs regularly

Statistic 29

74% of industry trainers believe that integrating practical, project-based upskilling enhances learning retention

Statistic 30

59% of industry women have undertaken reskilling in leadership and technical roles to improve industry diversity

Statistic 31

68% of industry professionals believe that upskilling initiatives could mitigate workforce shortages

Statistic 32

43% of industry professionals have retrained in digital asset management to better handle increasing content volumes

Statistic 33

64% of emerging filmmakers have completed online courses in virtual production and CGI, reflecting upskilling priority

Statistic 34

48% of post-production houses have upskilled staff in new color grading software to meet industry demand

Statistic 35

58% of film marketing professionals have learned new skills in digital marketing analytics to optimize campaigns

Statistic 36

65% of motion picture industry professionals believe upskilling can significantly enhance career longevity

Statistic 37

60% of motion picture companies offer internal training programs

Statistic 38

54% of industry professionals believe AI will change the way they learn new skills

Statistic 39

45% of sound engineers list upskilling in audio technology as a priority in their professional development

Statistic 40

77% of technical crew reported increased job satisfaction after completing upskilling courses in new workflows

Statistic 41

44% of industry professionals have participated in cross-disciplinary training programs, such as combining VFX and sound design, to diversify skill sets

Statistic 42

80% of digital imaging technicians are pursuing certifications in new color grading tools

Statistic 43

49% of film critics and journalists have learned new skills in digital content creation to better evaluate industry advancements

Statistic 44

65% of screenwriters have upskilled in multimedia storytelling techniques to adapt to digital distribution

Statistic 45

54% of documentary producers have reskilled in data journalism to enhance storytelling accuracy

Statistic 46

50% of cinematographers have upskilled in drone operation and aerial cinematography over the past two years

Statistic 47

55% of industry professionals think that mentorship programs are effective in complementing formal upskilling efforts

Statistic 48

52% of production companies utilize virtual workshops and training sessions for ongoing employee upskilling

Statistic 49

77% of industry organizations advocate for continuous professional development to maintain industry standards

Statistic 50

72% of film industry employers prioritize tech upskilling when hiring

Statistic 51

83% of motion picture educators believe current curricula inadequately address emerging digital skills

Statistic 52

66% of filmmakers received training on new camera technologies in 2022

Statistic 53

50% of visual effects artists have undergone reskilling to adapt to real-time rendering tools

Statistic 54

74% of film production managers undergoing reskilling report increased efficiency

Statistic 55

59% of documentary filmmakers say understanding new distribution platforms is critical, leading to reskilling efforts

Statistic 56

59% of animation studios plan to implement virtual reality training modules within the next year

Statistic 57

64% of post-production professionals say that training in new editing software improved project turnaround times

Statistic 58

58% of VFX studios report that training in real-time rendering and game engines has accelerated project delivery times

Statistic 59

74% of production assistants have taken courses on modern production workflows and digital tools

Statistic 60

78% of costume departments have adopted 3D printing technology after upskilling in digital fabrication

Statistic 61

59% of industry professionals expect AI tools to necessitate ongoing reskilling initiatives

Statistic 62

57% of film editors have increased their proficiency with AI-assisted editing tools due to targeted upskilling

Statistic 63

73% of animation studios reported that upskilling staff in new software resulted in faster project completion

Statistic 64

80% of film schools have incorporated courses on emerging technologies to better prepare students

Slide 1 of 64

Sources

Our Reports have been cited by:

Trust Badges - Publications that have cited our reports

Key Highlights

65% of motion picture industry professionals believe upskilling can significantly enhance career longevity
78% of film studios have increased training programs over the past three years
42% of motion picture jobs now require digital skills, up from 25% five years ago
55% of industry professionals participated in at least one reskilling course in 2023
72% of film industry employers prioritize tech upskilling when hiring
60% of motion picture companies offer internal training programs
48% of industry workers see reskilling as essential for adapting to AI-driven content creation
The global film industry is expected to invest $1.5 billion globally in upskilling initiatives by 2025
63% of film editors reported needing to reskill in data management
83% of motion picture educators believe current curricula inadequately address emerging digital skills
70% of production companies plan to implement virtual production training in the next year
66% of filmmakers received training on new camera technologies in 2022
54% of industry professionals believe AI will change the way they learn new skills

With 78% of film studios increasing training programs and over 65% of industry professionals believing that upskilling can significantly boost career longevity, the motion picture industry is rapidly transforming through digital mastery, AI integration, and innovative training initiatives—marking a new era of continuous learning and technological evolution.

Digital Transition in Employment

42% of motion picture jobs now require digital skills, up from 25% five years ago

Digital Transition in Employment Interpretation

With nearly half of industry roles now demanding digital prowess—up from a quarter just five years prior—it's clear that in Hollywood, hitting 'pause' on upskilling is no longer an option if you want to keep the reel rolling.

Industry Training and Upskilling

78% of film studios have increased training programs over the past three years
55% of industry professionals participated in at least one reskilling course in 2023
48% of industry workers see reskilling as essential for adapting to AI-driven content creation
The global film industry is expected to invest $1.5 billion globally in upskilling initiatives by 2025
63% of film editors reported needing to reskill in data management
70% of production companies plan to implement virtual production training in the next year
62% of film festivals now include workshops on digital transformation and upskilling
68% of motion picture industry firms have adopted online learning platforms for training
80% of post-production studios plan to expand reskilling initiatives focusing on AI and machine learning
58% of industry professionals believe that upskilling with new storytelling tools enhances their creative output
40% of filmmakers have taken courses on sustainable filmmaking practices, a part of industry upskilling efforts
69% of industry HR managers report difficulty in finding candidates with modern technical skill sets, indicating a reskilling gap
63% of animators have reskilled in real-time animation techniques within the last two years
82% of global film industry training programs now include diversity and inclusion training, as part of upskilling
46% of costume designers have upskilled in digital design tools such as CLO3D and Marvelous Designer
54% of film students report feeling unprepared for industry expectations due to lack of emphasis on upskilling in current curricula
71% of industry respondents agree that reskilling enhances opportunities for remote work
52% of industry leaders believe that collaborative upskilling initiatives can reduce industry skill gaps
61% of producers have reported improved project costs management after reskilling in new project management tools
70% of industry training programs now include modules on cybersecurity for digital content
43% of industry professionals believe that upskilling is critical for integrating sustainable practices into filmmaking
67% of independent filmmakers are investing in online courses to learn new distribution strategies
41% of industry training programs are now tailored to include remote learning options, facilitating wider upskilling access
66% of senior executives agree that continuous upskilling is necessary to remain competitive in the industry
46% of visual storytelling courses now include modules on interactive media and web-based storytelling, reflecting industry upskilling trends
69% of industry professionals highlight that reskilling in green technologies has helped reduce their carbon footprint
62% of film industry companies track and report employee progress in digital skills development programs regularly
74% of industry trainers believe that integrating practical, project-based upskilling enhances learning retention
59% of industry women have undertaken reskilling in leadership and technical roles to improve industry diversity
68% of industry professionals believe that upskilling initiatives could mitigate workforce shortages
43% of industry professionals have retrained in digital asset management to better handle increasing content volumes
64% of emerging filmmakers have completed online courses in virtual production and CGI, reflecting upskilling priority
48% of post-production houses have upskilled staff in new color grading software to meet industry demand
58% of film marketing professionals have learned new skills in digital marketing analytics to optimize campaigns

Industry Training and Upskilling Interpretation

With 78% of film studios ramping up training programs and industry professionals increasingly embracing reskilling—especially in AI, virtual production, and digital tools—the motion picture industry is clearly filming a future where adaptability is both the script and the starring attribute, ensuring it remains not just relevant but revolutionary amidst rapid technological change.

Professional Development and Continuing Education

65% of motion picture industry professionals believe upskilling can significantly enhance career longevity
60% of motion picture companies offer internal training programs
54% of industry professionals believe AI will change the way they learn new skills
45% of sound engineers list upskilling in audio technology as a priority in their professional development
77% of technical crew reported increased job satisfaction after completing upskilling courses in new workflows
44% of industry professionals have participated in cross-disciplinary training programs, such as combining VFX and sound design, to diversify skill sets
80% of digital imaging technicians are pursuing certifications in new color grading tools
49% of film critics and journalists have learned new skills in digital content creation to better evaluate industry advancements
65% of screenwriters have upskilled in multimedia storytelling techniques to adapt to digital distribution
54% of documentary producers have reskilled in data journalism to enhance storytelling accuracy
50% of cinematographers have upskilled in drone operation and aerial cinematography over the past two years
55% of industry professionals think that mentorship programs are effective in complementing formal upskilling efforts
52% of production companies utilize virtual workshops and training sessions for ongoing employee upskilling
77% of industry organizations advocate for continuous professional development to maintain industry standards

Professional Development and Continuing Education Interpretation

In an industry where adaptation is as essential as the script, over half of motion picture professionals believe that upskilling—fueled by AI and cross-disciplinary training—not only prolongs careers and boosts job satisfaction but also ensures the industry’s storytelling techniques stay as dynamic as the evolving technologies that shape them.

Technology Adoption and Skills Development

72% of film industry employers prioritize tech upskilling when hiring
83% of motion picture educators believe current curricula inadequately address emerging digital skills
66% of filmmakers received training on new camera technologies in 2022
50% of visual effects artists have undergone reskilling to adapt to real-time rendering tools
74% of film production managers undergoing reskilling report increased efficiency
59% of documentary filmmakers say understanding new distribution platforms is critical, leading to reskilling efforts
59% of animation studios plan to implement virtual reality training modules within the next year
64% of post-production professionals say that training in new editing software improved project turnaround times
58% of VFX studios report that training in real-time rendering and game engines has accelerated project delivery times
74% of production assistants have taken courses on modern production workflows and digital tools
78% of costume departments have adopted 3D printing technology after upskilling in digital fabrication
59% of industry professionals expect AI tools to necessitate ongoing reskilling initiatives
57% of film editors have increased their proficiency with AI-assisted editing tools due to targeted upskilling
73% of animation studios reported that upskilling staff in new software resulted in faster project completion
80% of film schools have incorporated courses on emerging technologies to better prepare students

Technology Adoption and Skills Development Interpretation

As the motion picture industry races to keep pace with technological marvels—from real-time rendering to AI-assisted editing—it's clear that staying still is no longer an option, with over 70% of professionals actively reskilling to turn cinematic dreams into digital realities.