Financial strain for film and TV industry workers
In 2023, our Money Matters report exposed the impact of the U.S. strikes, the cost-of-living crisis, and the production downturn. It also revealed a sobering truth: the financial resilience of film and TV industry workers lagged far behind the wider workforce.
40% of industry workers could cover expenses for no more than one month if they suddenly lost their income – almost double the proportion of the wider UK workforce (22%)
Now, we’re back to uncover what’s changed – and what still needs to be addressed.
Who should take part
We’re asking everyone working in our industry to take part in the only survey uncovering the financial realities of life in film, TV, and cinema.
From runners and writers to marketeers and animators – wherever you work in the screen industry, Money Matters is the only research dedicated to understanding the financial wellbeing of those behind the scenes.
Share your experiences of financial pressure in film and TV
We want to hear from you about
Financial resilience and confidence in your economic future
Pensions, savings, and debt
The real pressures of working freelance or full-time, on set or in an office
Are these challenges temporary – or signs of something deeper and more systemic?
About the survey
It is completely anonymous (IP addresses are anonymised upon submission)
It will take you around 10 minutes to complete
If you require accessibility assistance in completing the survey, please contact research@filmtvcharity.org.uk. We will endeavour to accommodate every request.
Your insights will help us to
Build a stronger, fairer screen sector
Advocate for meaningful and lasting change
Shape future support and policy across the industry
