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The following is a list of entertainment industry resources for data,
relevant reports, associations, organizations, unions, guilds,
directories, and trade journals.
We have attempted to be as comprehensive as possible. However,
the inclusion or omission of any listing does not constitute
endorsement or disapproval.
If you have suggestions on an additional listing, please send it to us at: info@entertainmentecon.org
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Directories
EEI Data Sources
Entertainment Industry Associations & Organizations, Unions, and Guilds
General Industry Data Sources
Industry Reports
Trade Journals
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Directories:
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LA 411 Directory
LA 411 Publishing Company. Los Angeles, CA. 1998.
Searchable online version of popular production resource guide.
Categorized vendor information assists users in locating resources to
bring a production from financing and pre-production through post.
Includes sections dedicated to production support services not directly
related to filming. Free to all users / no login required. |
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The Blu-Book Directory
The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, CA.
Newly partnered with the Hollywood Creative Directory, the this publication from the Hollywood Reporter
is a leading industry contact resource for below-the-line entertainment
professionals. Access to online version is available to paid
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EEI Data Sources:
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Baseline Research
- Released Film Database: Records include cast and technical
credits as well as other basic data, such as production and
distribution companies, producers and directors, alternate titles,
running time, processes, review dates, budgets for films released from
1953 to the present.
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Films in Production Database: Records for film projects in various stages: development, pre-production, lensing, wrapping, or on hold.
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Television Database: Records for programs currently and previously aired on television.
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California Employment Development Department's (EDD) Covered Employment & Wages Program
EDD
provides labor market information based on data collected from all
California employers covered by the Unemployment Insurance (UI) laws.
EDD publishes timely statistics on employment and wages by industry,
geography, and occupations.
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Entertainment Industry Development Corporation
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Production Days: Monthly and annual data on total number of
on-location filming days in The City of Los Angeles and unincorporated
areas of Los Angeles County for feature film, commercials, television,
music videos, etc.
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter publishes on a weekly basis a listing of
feature film projects in different stages of production: pre-production
and filming. Production listing includes title, production company,
filming location, and contact information.
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Nielsen EDI
Nielsen
EDI is a centralized source for box office information with results
from more than 50,000 movie screens in 14 countries. Sister companies
include Nielsen NRG, Nielsen VideoScan, Nielsen SoundScan, Nielsen EMS,
and Nielsen Media Research. Products include custom research and:
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BOFFO (Box Office Flash Figures Online): A web-based system that offers real-time film performance on a national, regional, local, or theater level.
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Filmsource: An online historical database with information on a film or filmmaker's history, present, and future.
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Overnight Theatrical Box Office Reporting: Provides theater-by-theater box office results as well as summaries and ranking of daily film performance at a national level.
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The Release Schedule: An online calendarfor current and advance release information and historical performance data.
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School Holiday Calendar: Software that combines school district
holiday data with enrollment information on over 30 million students.
The calendar reports on the percentage and number of students on
vacation every day of the year at the national, market, state, county,
and district levels.
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Theatre Atlas: Plots theater locations on street-level maps and indexes the listings with performance and profile data.
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Entertainment Industry Associations & Organizations, Unions, and Guilds:
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Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
The AIAS is dedicated to the advancement and recognition of interactive
arts. They conduct an annual awards show. Members must have 2 years
continuous full-time experience on a design team or as a quality
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Perhaps most widely known for producing the Oscar Awards, the AMPAS
organizes educational and cultural activities in the motion picture
industry. |
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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
ATAS in the non-profit organization that produces the Emmy Awards. The
organization focuses on the history and artistry of TV. |
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Affiliated Property Craftspersons (IA Local 44)
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Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers
The AMPTP provides services to member companies in all aspects of
employment in the film & television industry. It also serves as the
bargaining agent for its member companies. |
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American Cinema Editors
Founded in 1952, this group focuses on the craft of film editing in the motion picture industry.
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American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
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American Society of Cinematographers
The ASC provides information on film festivals, awards, and new technologies for cinematographers.
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American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
The function of ASCAP is to protect the rights of its members by licensing and paying royalites for their work.
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Art Directors Guild & Scenic, Title, and Graphic Artists (Local 800)
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ASIFA-Hollywood (International Animated Film Society)
An international organization promoting and supporting the art of
animation. Goals are to support animation education and increase public
awareness and social interaction among animation professionals. |
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Association of Film Commissioners International
The AFC International serves as a liaison between the production industry and member film companies.
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Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP-West)
Represents the voice of commercial production companies and suppliers.
It also serves as a tool for developing industry standards and
facilitates dialogue between members and the advertising community. |
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Association of Independent Creative Editors (AICE)
Represents the needs and interests of independent editorial companies
doing post-production for commercials. The Los Angeles chapter has over
30 member companies. |
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Association of Interactive Marketing (AIM)
Trade association for interactive media.
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Association of Movie Imaging Archivists
Focuses on the preservation of moving image materials.
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Broadcast Music, Inc.
A performance rights organization, which supports writers and publishers in music, film and television.
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California Directory of Local Secretaries and Business Agents (IA Local 504)
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California Film Commission
Dedicated to enhancing California's position as leader in motion
picture & television production. Issues permits for filming on
state-owned property and manages California filming incentive programs.
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Canadian Film & Television Production Association
A non-profit trade and lobbying association which promotes and
stimulates the Canadian media production industry. The CFTPA also
manages crucial services on which Canadian film, television, and
interactive media companies depend, and publish the country?s
production industry directory, The Guide.
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Casting Society of America
Organization for casting agents in all fields. Over 360 members nation wide.
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Cinema Audio Society
Active members are Mixers. Associate members are Sound Editors, Technicians, Recordist and Microphone Boom Operators.
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Costume Designers Guild (IA Local 892)
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Costume Society of America
Offers scholarship opportunities for students and they have
demonstrations of mannequin making and dressing, display, conservation
and preservation techniques. |
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Directors Guild of America
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Entertainment Industry Development Corporation (EIDC)
EIDC facilitates filming on location in the City and unincorporated
areas of the County of Los Angeles and several other jurisdictions
under contract. |
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Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA)
Trade association that provides services to member companies who are manufacturers and distributors of lighting goods.
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Film and Television Action Committee (FTAC)
A volunteer, grass-roots organization dedicated to the protection and
recovery of American film jobs lost to foreign nations and workers in
the form of runaway production. |
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Film Arts Foundation
Non-profit Bay Area based organization dedicated to the support of independent film and video makers.
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Hollywood Post Alliance
A trade association representing professionals whose business involves
the creation and finishing of motion pictures, television, commercials,
digital media and other dynamic media content. |
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IATSE & MPAATC/West Coast (AFL-CIO)
Note:
IA stands for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
(IATSE). CWA stands for the Communications Workers of America. |
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Independent Feature Project
A not-for-profit organization which promotes independent film and
film-making. Conducts frequent screenings, and provides resources,
information and networking opportunities for its 4,500+ members. |
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Independent Film and Television Association (formerly AFMA)
Nonprofit trade association with 150+ companies. Concerned with
production and distribution of independent English language titles
internationally. |
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International Association of Audio Visual Communicators (AVC)
Organization composed of media producers, managers, & creative /
technical people in industry, government, education, technical,
promotional, and enrichment fields. |
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International Cinematographers Guild (IA Local 600)
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International Documentary Association
Provides publications, benefits and networking on issues regarding film, video and multimedia.
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International Game Developers Association
Promotes the high tech computer graphics used in both games and the entertainment industry.
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International Sound Technicians (IA Local 695)
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Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists (IA Local 706)
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Media Communications Association International (ITA)
A networking association for those involved in video, film, distance
learning, web design and creation, and all forms of interactive visual
communication. |
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Media Human Resources Association - A Division of the Society for Human Resources Managers
Offers industry specific information sessions at the S.H.R.M. Annual
conference. Provides a service called "media mail" which serves as a
networking tool for members. |
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Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. (MPAA)
A trade association and advocate for the motion picture, home video and
TV industries. Members include all major studios. |
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Motion Picture Costumers (IA Local 705)
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Motion Picture Editors Guild (IA Local 700)
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Motion Picture Set Painters & Sign Writers (IA Local 729)
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Motion Picture Sound Editors
An organization for professional sound and music editors who work in motion pictures and television.
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Motion Picture Studio First Aid Employees (IA Local 767)
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Motion Picture Studio Grips (IA Local 80)
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Music Video Production Association (MVPA)
Nonprofit trade association. Over 300 members; the majority are music video production and post-production companies.
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National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS)
Fosters creative leadership in the recording field. They present the Grammy Awards.
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National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC)
This organization provides media education, production, and
preservation and advocacy services for individual media artists. |
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National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (CWA Local 53)
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National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE)
An alliance of media content professionals. Over 4,000 corporate
members. They provide education, networking and technical guidance. |
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National Cartoonists Society NCS / Southern California Cartoon Society
Professional society for cartoonists. Prepares exhibits and provides aid to ill & needy cartoonists.
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Producer's Guild of America
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Production Equipment Rental Association (PERA)
A global trade association with 200 members that promotes production
equipment rental industry, with specialties in lighting, grip, audio,
communication & staging equipment. |
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Screen Actors Guild
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Script Supervisors & Continuity Coordinators (IA Local 871)
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Set Decorators Society of America
Members are both union and non-union set decorators.
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Set Designers & Model Makers (IA Local 847)
No website
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SIGGRAPH - ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics
Technical association specializing in computer and digital
technologies. Their education committee provides information on career
enhancement and activities relating to digital technology. |
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Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Offers standards, test materials and publications designed to assist its members in career enhancement.
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Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians (IA Local 728)
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The Animation Guild (IA Local 839)
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Treasurers & Ticketsellers (IA Local 857)
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United Scenic Artists (Local 829)
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Video Electronics Standards Association
Provides a global network for promoting standards in higher technology.
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Visual Effects Society
180 members working in visual effects. Goals: to promote awareness of
visual effects industry, support technology research & development,
and design & implement education programs. |
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Women in Film (WIF)
Committee to recognize and support unique visions of women in global
telecommunications. 22 chapters world wide. 2000 members in Los
Angeles, representing all facets of entertainment industry. |
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Writers Guild of America West
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YLEM - Artists Using Science and Technology
Promotes the use of scientific images and advanced technological methods in art.
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General Industry Data Sources:
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Adams Media Research
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Filmed Entertainment Revenues by Pipeline: Studio revenue by
revenue pipeline, including theatrical, video rental, video
sell-through, a la carte networks, subscription TV, cable, and
broadcast TV.
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Rental & Sell-Through Market Share by Studio: Breakdown of
VHS rental market share, and VHS & DVD sell-through market share by
studio, including new release vs. catalog revenue.
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American Association of Advertising Agencies
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Television Production Cost Survey: Report and analysis of
television commercial costs. Information reflects figures from AAAA
agencies that submitted data on national commercials.
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California Film Commission
Tracks production starts on State of California property.
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Career One-Stop
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The Occupation Report: An interactive occupation database. Users
select a geographic area to compare wages and wage trends by city. Also
browse skill and education requirements for selected occupations.
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European Audiovisual Observatory
Includes a detailed list of international filming incentive programs.
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Exhibitor Relations Co.
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Feature Release Schedule: A calendar of release dates of both major and independent distributors (including global release dates).
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Films in Production: This is a compilation of over 1,700 film
titles of announced future projects. Production company, distributor,
development stage, stars and director are shown.
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International Intellectual Property Alliance
The
IIPA is a coalition of 6 trade associations formed to represent US
copyright-based industries. IIPA tracks copyright legislation and
enforcement developments in over 80 countries.
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Special 301 Submissions: Filed with the US Trade Representative,
these reports contain comprehensive detailed piracy rates and estimated
losses due to piracy, analysis of legal and enforcement deficiencies,
and recommendations for corrective action in 64 countries.
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Copyright Industries in the US Economy: The 2002 Report: Is IIPA's ninth economic study on copyright industries.
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Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
The
IMDB website publishes information on feature films, including films
released to theatres and video, a list of top 250 films with the
highest box office receipts on the American market and the
international market, and information on television programs.
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Kagan World Media
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The Business of Movie Production and Distribution: Analysis of
the production and distribution industry's current trends; detailed
financial and operating statistics for major producers and
distributors; analysis of box office trends.
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The Business of Movie Exhibition: A comprehensive analysis of
the eight leading theater chains, along with a look at trends and
growth in the broader exhibition business.
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Mark Litwak's Entertainment Law Resources
Includes
a list of domestic and foreign filming incentive programs & links
to sites where details on these programs may be obtained.
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National Association of Theater Owners
NATO
tracks total US box office grosses, total number of US admissions,
average US ticket price, number of US movie screens, number of US
cinema sites. Yearly totals are available on their website.
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Encyclopedia of Exhibition, 2003-2004: Includes US exhibition
statistics and box-office data (including domestic theatrical grosses
for studio films after 1984 and independent files after 1989); current
and historical data on ticket sales, consumer demographics, seasonal
box-office performance, ticket prices, state-by-state-screen counts,
employment and distributor market shares; statistics on admissions,
grosses, screen counts, and ticket prices for 59 countries.
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NPD Funworld
Part of NPD Group, NPD Funworld tracks the video game and toy markets.
NPD measures consumer purchasing and product movement to show what is
selling, where and to whom and why.
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Video Games Quarterly Report: Lists the top 50 games by
platform. Each spreadsheet lists the title, publisher, intro-date,
projected unites, projected dollars, and average selling price.
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Production Reference Services (PRS)
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Weekly Reports: PRS provides a weekly update of projects
entering pre-production. Data is provided to PRS directly from the
production companies.
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Show Biz Data
Provides worldwide box office analysis of current and past productions with a database of over 90,000 films. The Distribution Guide provides analysis of all US and foreign distributors.
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The Source Maythenyi
An
online database has information on television commercials and music
videos. The data goes back to 1988. Commercial data includes title,
year released, production company, director, product, and client. Music
video information includes title, year filmed, production company,
artists, and music label.
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Video Software Dealers Association
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Annual Report: includes domestic and international DVD & VHS
rental and sales data, videogame rental and sales data, video retailer
information, and information on the latest technological advances in
the industry.
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Wilkofsky Gruen Associates
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Theatrical Film Industry Data: Includes data on theatrical film industry exhibition, revenues, box office, studio market share, and home video sales.
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Television Industry Data: Includes data on network revenues, programming costs, ratings, advertising sales, and cable subscribers.
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Amazing Post: Post-Production Careers in the Entertainment Industry
EIDC & the PMR Group, Inc. March 1999.
Explores opportunities in media post-production. Includes background on
this industry segment, an analysis of post-production work flow,
position descriptions, and list of job training/job preparation
programs and curricula. Available for free download in Adobe Acrobat
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British Columbia Film and Television Production Review
Produced for the Minister of Economic Development by Intervistas 2005. In addition to the standard economic impact data, this report also provides an analysis of tax incentives. 124 pages.
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CFTPA Annual Reports
Canadian Film & Television Production Association.
The Profile reports issued yearly by the CFTPA present volume
indicators of the impact of film production on the Canadian economy and
the effect of the Canadian Television Fund (CTF) subsidy program on
Canada's competitiveness in the international production community.
Past and current reports are available for download in Adobe Acrobat
format. |
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Digital Distribution & Interactive Entertainment: A Labor Market Analysis and Sectoral Workforce Development Strategies
EIDC & The PMR Group, Inc. June 2002.
Prepared for The City of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board.
Department of Labor, Sectoral Employment Demonstration, SGA/DFA 01-104.
An identification and analysis of the web-based entertainment, games,
and digital distribution industries' market structure, employment
patterns, wages and benefits, skill requirements and terms of
employment. The report is a foundation for the development of
strategies to serve dislocated industry employees and new entrants to
the industry. This publication is not available online. |
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EIDC Annual Report 2000-2001
Entertainment Industry Development Corp. Los Angeles, California. 2001.
EIDC's annual reports feature analysis of location filming activity in
Los Angeles and its surrounding environs. The number of feature,
television, and commercial projects filmed in Los Angeles from 1996 to
2001 are included in this report, as well as a record of on-location
shooting days between 1993 and 2001, and direct industry expenditures
in Los Angeles and several major U.S. metropolitan areas. |
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Engines of Growth: Economic Contributions of the U.S. Intellectual Property Industries
Economists Incorporated for IIPA. November 2005.
This study was prepared for NBC Universal by economist Stephen E. Siwek
of Economists Incorporated, on behalf of the copyright-based
industries. The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA).is
a coalition of seven trade associations representing the copyright
industries in law reform and anti-piracy activities globally. This new
study analyzes the industries that rely most heavily on copyright or
patent protection to generate revenue, employ workers, and contribute
to economic growth. |
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Entertainment Careers
EIDC & The PMR Group, Inc. Spring 2001.
A free, online-only guide for job seekers interested in exploring
opportunities in entertainment. Includes sections dedicated to interest
and skills self-assessment, job descriptions for entertainment
positions, networking strategies, and a resources database,
interspersed with the sometimes hard-won advice of successful industry
professionals. |
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Film 500: A Complete Guide to the 2002 Box Office Race
Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California. August 2003.
This report features box-office performance data on all movies released
in 2002 and analysis of box office performance trends. It also provides
major credits, copyright holders, and opening weekend numbers for
releases from major studios, indie labels, and small distributors. This
publication is available for download in Adobe Acrobat format for a
charge. |
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Film Industry Profile of California/Los Angeles County
The Motion Picture/TV Production Industry in California --Facing Major
Changes in Its Environment: Produced by the Los Angeles Economic
Development Corporation. November 2005. |
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From Silicon Valley to Hollywood: Growth and Development of the Multimedia Industry in California
Scott,
Allen J. Working Paper Series No. 13, The Lewis Center for Regional
Policy Studies, University of California. Los Angeles, California. 1995.
Offers an analysis of the software and entertainment production
industries in California, their shared innovation, and their regional
concentration in the Bay Area and Southern California, respectively.
Differences between these industries' organizational structures and
employment practices are explored, including the potential benefits of
a regional multimedia alliance. Printed report is available from the
Lewis Center for a fee. |
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Los Angeles Entertainment Overview with an Emphasis on Technology:
An industry scan prepared by the Los Angeles Community College District Center of Excellence. August 2005.
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Making Digits Dance: Visual Effects and Animation Careers in the Entertainment Industry
EIDC & the PMR Group, Inc. March 1997.
Explores opportunities in animation and visual effects. Includes
background on rapid technological change in this industry, an analysis
of skills critical to workplace success, job titles and
responsibilities, and a list of training/job preparation programs and
curricula. Available for free download in Adobe Acrobat format. |
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Motion Picture Production in California
Martha Jones, Ph.D., California Research Bureau. March 2002.
Requested by Assembly Member Dario Frommer, Chair of the Select
Committee on the Future of California's Film Industry. This report
analyzes the economic impact of the motion picture industry on
California, the difficulties one encounters when trying to collect and
analyze statistical data regarding this industry, and the threat posed
to the vitality of the CA economy in the form of runaway production. |
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MOWs: A Three-Year Study. An Analysis of Television Movies of the Week, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00
Entertainment Industry Development Corporation. Los Angeles, California. January 2001.
Movies of the Week, or made-for-television films with production
budgets around $3 million, are of particular interest in evaluating the
runaway production phenomenon. This short report contains comparative
data on MOW production in the U.S., Canada, and California over a three
year period. |
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Reel Jobs: Production Careers in Entertainment
EIDC & The PMR Group, Inc. Spring 2001.
Explores opportunities "on set and behind the camera." Includes
background on work on the set, descriptions of opportunities in
production support services, skills that contribute to industry
success, and a list of training/job preparation programs and curricula.
Available for free download in Adobe Acrobat format. |
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The Changing Organization and Location of the Motion Picture Industry: Interregional Shifts in the United States
Storper
and Christopherson. Los Angeles: University of California, Los Angeles,
Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. 1985. Provides
a seminal analysis of the structural transformation of the motion
picture and television industry. It also addresses impact on the
California industry from growth of location filming in other U.S.
states. This publication is not available online. |
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The Economic Impact of Film and Video Productions in Washington State
ECONorthwest for the Washington State Film Office. 2003.
This report works to build a case for state tracking of the
entertainment industry in Washington. Deals with issues that arise in
defining the industry using Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
Codes, and analyzes wages and economic effect of motion picture
production on the state using an IMPLAN model. |
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The Economic Impact of U.S. Runaway Film and Television Production
The Monitor Company for SAG and DGA. Los Angeles, California. June 1999.
Commissioned by concerned entertainment unions, this report focuses on
the impact of the "runaway production" phenomenon on labor and its
correlating effect on the California and regional U.S. economies. It
considers production trends and production location decision drivers,
including exchange rate advantages, new infrastructure development, and
foreign tax subsidies for filming. |
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The Entertainment Industry Cluster in the Southern California Region
Collaborative
Economics for the California Economic Strategy Panel, Southern
California Regional Forum. Palo Alto, California. 1994. This report is not available online.
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The Impact of an Entertainment Industry Strike on the Los Angeles Economy
The Milken Institute. Santa Monica, California. April 2001.
Commissioned by former Mayor Richard Riordan for the City of Los
Angeles, this report analyzes the likely economic effect of potential
short, intermediate, and prolonged entertainment union strikes pending
negotiation of SAG/AFTRA & WGA contracts. Includes detailed
appendices with background on the entertainment industry in Los
Angeles. |
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The Impact of the Film Industry on Colorado
Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado, Boulder for the Colorado Film Commission. June 2003.
Detailed study includes sections on film industry's composition in
Colorado and a review of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
system for film-related industries. Report also features employment
& wage trend data, a listing of the largest film employers in CO,
details on local film commissions, and catalog of filming-related
training and educational opportunities in the state. |
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The Migration of U.S. Film and Television Production
U.S. Department of Commerce. Washington, D.C. January 2001.
This report examines the problem of so-called "runaway film production"
and its impact on the U.S. economy. Considers the roles that changing
technology, globalization, and foreign and domestic filming incentive
programs have on how and where films are produced, and on the industry
workforce. |
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US Entertainment Industry: 2005 Market Statistics
Motion Picture Association. May 2006.
Annual report of statistics including box office revenues, admissions,
films released, television, theaters, home entertainment and
employment. |
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US Theatrical Market Statistics 2005
Motion Picture Association. April 2006. Annual analysis of domestic box office revenues.
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Virginia's Film and Video Production-Distribution Industry: An Economic Analysis
Virginia Film Office and Virginia Commonwealth University, December 2005.
Analyzes the total economic impact, state tax revenue received, total
number of Virginia companies, numbers of workers and average salaries
for Virginia's industry in 2004. It also breaks down the
data by regions and provides a return on investment calculation.
54 pages. |
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What is the Cost of Runaway Production?
Jobs, Wages, Economic Output and State Tax Revenue at Risk when Motion
Picture Productions Leave California. Produced by the Los Angeles
County Economic Development Corporation for the California Film
Commission. August 2005. |
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Trade Journals:
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Hollywood Reporter
A Hollywood institution, the Reporter
was first published in 1930 as the industry's first trade newspaper.
Printed daily, it remains a popular newsmagazine with a global reach
and readership. The Reporter reports film and television
production charts as well as top box office, music sales, and media
viewship information. Access to their Internet news portal requires a
subscription. |
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Variety Magazine
Published daily, weekly, and on the internet, Variety
is a widely-read source of news and information on film, music, and
television. Specific available data includees television and film
production information; the online version offers a searchable film
credits database and interactive box office tools. Access to these
features and Internet news portal requires a subscription. |
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