Film, television, and streaming productions create high-paying jobs, support local businesses, and provide an immediate boost to the local economy.
The American film and television industry supports 2.32 million jobs, pays out $229 billion in total wages, and comprises more than 122,000 businesses—according to an analysis of the most recent economic figures released by the Motion Picture Association. When a movie films on location, it adds over $670,000 every day to the local economy. Big budget productions add $1.3 million on average to the local economy every day of filming. Productions also lead to infrastructure development and increased tourism.
States throughout the country offer production incentive programs to attract and sustain a vibrant film, television, and streaming industry. Study after study shows that these programs are working exactly as intended and ensure short-term and long-term economic benefits for those communities.
View film & television economic contribution by U.S. State.
Learn more about Production Incentives in Canada and Europe.
Production Impact
Every day in every state, millions of people go to work at jobs supported by the motion picture industry. Some are actors, directors, producers. Others are costume designers, makeup artists, composers, and animators. And some are caterers, lighting technicians, or construction workers.
Each of them has a story to tell. And the story behind the greatest movies and series is theirs. It is about economic growth, creativity, and the benefits that come from this American industry. Enjoy a few highlights of how productions impact the communities where they film: