About the Film industry
As part of our remit as a Sector Skills Council, Skillset is the definitive source of research into employment, conditions and skill levels in the UK film industry.
This research underpins everything that we do, and was instrumental in the creation of A Bigger Future. Skillset is the only source of impartial and definitive research into UK film skills and workforce demographics.
Defining the Film industry
The UK's film industry is part of a constantly evolving creative media landscape. Find out here more about the size and shape of the industry
Read MoreWho does the Film industry need?
Existing craft, technical and production skills long associated with the film industry remain in demand. However, an understanding of the impact of new technologies and an overview of how the industry inter-relates is increasingly vital
Read MoreFeature Film Production Workforce Survey Report 2008
Skillset and the UK Film Council's Feature Film Production Workforce Survey 2008 is published here, providing comprehensive analysis of the current profile of the UK film industry's workforce and its skills development needs
Read MoreFilming in the UK
Skillset is a UK-wide industry body which supports skills, training and development to ensure our talent and businesses are amongst the best in the world. Read more to find out what we offer the film industry
Read MoreDeveloping UK Film Talent
A comprehensive skills survey of the UK film industry, published in February 2003, which underpins the strategies outlined in A Bigger Future.
Read MoreWho works in Film?
The composition of the Film workforce varies greatly across its four principal sub-sectors. Find out more about who works in film here
Read MoreWhat are the main skills issues and concerns for the Film industry?
The UK Film Industry has long maintained a reputation for world-class craft and technical skills. But with all the changes taking place in the industry, filmmakers are going to need to acquire new skills to stay competitive
Read MoreArchives
Audio visual archiving has recently become part of Skillset's remit so we are currently developing this section of our site. Over the coming months, Skillset will be developing a number of resources for people working in the sector
Read MoreFilm Theft in the UK
"Film piracy is the single largest threat facing the UK film industry today." - Nigel Green, Chairman, UK Film Council Anti-Piracy Task Force
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