Modern film industry

The worldwide theatrical market had a box office of US$42.2 billion in 2019. The top three continents/regions by box-office gross were Indo-Pacific with US$17.8 billion, the U.S. and Canada with US$11.4 billion, and Europe, the Middle East and North Africa with US$10.3 billion. As of 2019, the largest markets by box office were, in decreasing order, the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, and India.[1] As of 2019, the countries with the largest number of film productions were India, and the United States. In Europe, significant centres of movie production are France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

China

Old Chinese Cinema in Qufu, Shandong

The cinema of China is one of three distinct historical threads of Chinese-language cinema together with the cinema of Hong Kong and the cinema of Taiwan. Cinema was introduced in China in 1896 and the first Chinese film, Dingjun Mountain, was made in 1905, with the film industry being centered on Shanghai in the first decades. China is the home of one of the largest film studios in the world, the Hengdian World Studios, and in 2010 it had the third largest film industry by number of feature films produced annually. For the next decade, the production companies were mainly foreign-owned, and the domestic film industry was centered on Shanghai, a thriving entrepot and the largest city in the Far East. In 1913, the first independent Chinese screenplay, The Difficult Couple, was filmed in Shanghai by Zheng Zhengqiu and Zhang Shichuan.

Film industry

The film industry or motion picture industry comprises the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking, i.e., film production companies, film studios, cinematography, animation, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post-production, film festivals, distribution, and actors. Though the expense involved in making film almost immediately led film production to concentrate under the auspices of standing production companies, advances in affordable filmmaking equipment, as well as an expansion of opportunities to acquire investment capital from outside the film industry itself, have allowed independent film production to evolve.

In 2019, the global box office was worth $42.2 billion.When including box office and home entertainment revenue, the global film industry was worth $136 billion in 2018.Hollywood is the world's oldest national film industry, and largest in terms of box-office gross revenue.

Career in Film Industry

Following a career in a competitive industry like film can be hard. There’s only a handful of actors that make it to Hollywood, and even fewer scriptwriters that manage to make a name for themselves. But it’s not impossible! And if you don’t want to be on the big screen, there are many other career options you can pursue that are just as exciting. To help you choose a career that is right for you, we’ve created a list of the 20 most popular jobs in the film industry.



1. Actor / Actress
If you have a passion for performing, you can make a script come to life through your plausible interpretations. To get a head start in your career as an actor, you’ll need to first gain professional training and work on building your network of industry contracts. Average salary:Rs. 1,00,000/ Rs 25000000/-
(if you make it in Hollywood, though, you could make millions for a single movie – just check out our lists of the highest-paid actors and actresses to get an idea on what you could potentially earn!)


2. Location Manager
Location managers are responsible for finding the perfect location for specific scenes and getting approval from the property owners to film on the premises. They also arrange for all the necessities during filming, including snacks, power supplies, dressing areas and parking. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have a likeable personality and excellent negotiation skills. Average salary: Rs. 25000/-  to Rs.500000/-

3. Set Decorator
As a set decorator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that sets appear exactly as they are described in a script. You will create in-depth designs that may only appear once throughout a movie and will need to source all decorations (including vehicles and animals). Although no formal training is necessary, previous experience in interior design may be beneficial. Average salary:  Rs.100000/- to 500000/-

4 A key grip manages all the equipment that is used to support cameras, tripods and lighting. Although the lighting team will take care of setting up the lights, the gripping team will ensure the light is cut for cinematic quality. To succeed in this position, you’ll need to work well under pressure and have good physical stamina as you’ll be working with heavy equipment throughout the day.

5. Gaffer
The gaffer is the head of the lighting department and works closely with members of the gripping team. A gaffer is responsible for creating adequate lighting in the preproduction phase and working to quickly adjust the lighting on set throughout the different scenes. A keen interest in electrical equipment is essential for this role.



6. Film Editor

A film editor works with the director to cut down the movie after all the footage has been recorded. It’s one of the most essential parts of a movie, as the editor needs to find the best way to create a captivating story. To succeed, you’ll need to have great attention to detail, as you’ll be focused on the minute details of the overall project.


7. Director

If you have leadership qualities and want to be the next Steven Spielberg or Quentin Tarantino, then you should follow a career as a director. You’ll need to ensure that the story is being told correctly through the actors’ eyes and ensure that all creatives are correct, both post and preproduction.

8. Producer
A producer is to a film what a COO is to a company. They are the head of the business, ensuring that everything is in place and is running smoothly. A producer can be involved in budgeting, hiring a crew, fine-tuning scripts – whatever is necessary to produce an award-winning movie.

9. Screenwriter
If you have a wild imagination and a way with words, you can become a screenwriter and create the entire concept and dialect of a film. Although this is a lucrative career, you will need to work extremely hard to get producers to pick up your script.

10. Runner
A runner will work with various departments carrying out administrative tasks to ensure that the running of the film is smooth. The jobs can vary from arranging props to setting up locations and getting coffee. You’ll need to have good stamina and a bubbly personality to enjoy and succeed in this job.