UK Screen Industries Survey Highlights Socio-Economic Imbalance
A new survey has found that the majority of people working in the UK’s screen industries are from a background that is classified as ‘privileged’. The survey, conducted by the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre and backed by ScreenSkills, analyzed data from the latest edition of the Office for National Statistics’ Labour Force Survey in 2019. Their research found that 53% of those surveyed from the screen industries, including the film, TV and games businesses, were from a privileged background. Looking specifically at the careers of key creative roles, specified here as arts officers, producers and directors, the number rose to 61%. That was in comparison with 38% across all industries. The definition of having a privileged background is those who had at least one parent whose job was a higher or lower managerial, administrative or professional occupation. In contrast, the screen industries employed only 25% from a ‘working class’ background,...
A new survey has found that the majority of people working in the UK’s screen industries are from a background that is classified as ‘privileged’. The survey, conducted by the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre and backed by ScreenSkills, analyzed data from the latest edition of the Office for National Statistics’ Labour Force Survey in 2019. Their research found that 53% of those surveyed from the screen industries, including the film, TV and games businesses, were from a privileged background. Looking specifically at the careers of key creative roles, specified here as arts officers, producers and directors, the number rose to 61%. That was in comparison with 38% across all industries. The definition of having a privileged background is those who had at least one parent whose job was a higher or lower managerial, administrative or professional occupation. In contrast, the screen industries employed only 25% from a ‘working class’ background,...
- 4/23/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
Vin Diesel’s ‘Riddick: Furya’ to Begin Production in August
- 5/6/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
‘Riddick: Furya’ Sets Production Start Date As Rocket Science Locks In Pic’s International Distribution
- 5/6/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Unveils Gladiator II as Disney Embraces R-rated Content
- 5/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
11 movies to check out on Hulu this May
- 5/2/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Scream 7: Everything We Know About the New Sequel
- 4/26/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Is ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ on tonight? Episode details for ‘The Marathon Continues’
- 4/25/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Maisie Williams (‘The New Look’): Catherine Dior ‘ultimately wanted to turn the pains of her life into something good’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
- 5/1/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Tems Keeps Things Tender on First ‘Born in the Wild’ Single ‘Love Me Jeje’
- 4/26/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
‘Babylon’s Li Jun Li Latest To Join Ryan Coogler’s Supernatural Thriller Starring Michael B. Jordan
- 4/22/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Superman’ Unveils First Look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel
- 5/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands with $28.5M, ‘Phantom Menace’ Tops ‘Challengers’ for No. 2
- 5/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
Tyler Perry Is Now Going to Make Faith-Based Films for Netflix
- 5/6/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Superman’: James Gunn Shares First Look At David Corenswet As The Man Of Steel
- 5/6/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
John Mulaney’s ‘Everybody’s in LA’ Proves the Comedian Should Get a Blank Check for Whatever’s Next
- 5/6/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
‘Gen V’: ‘The Boys’ Spinoff Won’t Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role After Actor’s Tragic Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ First Look: Michael Cera Plays a Cop in Cannes Family Dramedy
- 5/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Superman’ Unveils First Look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel
- 5/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands with $28.5M, ‘Phantom Menace’ Tops ‘Challengers’ for No. 2
- 5/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Tyler Perry Is Now Going to Make Faith-Based Films for Netflix
- 5/6/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Young Sheldon’: Jim Parsons & Mayim Bialik Return in Finale First Look (Photos)
- 5/6/2024
- TV Insider
‘The Neighborhood’ Spinoff Series Starring Tracy Morgan Ordered at Paramount+
- 5/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’: Jonah Hauer-King Breaks Down Lali & Baretzki’s ‘Complex & Toxic’ Relationship
- 5/6/2024
- TV Insider
John Mulaney’s ‘Everybody’s in LA’ Proves the Comedian Should Get a Blank Check for Whatever’s Next
- 5/6/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire Television