About the Film & TV Industry training 

How does film and TV content get from script to screen? How do studios, distributors, channels, and platforms interact, and what are their business models? And where do platforms like YouTube fit in the mix? 

This Primer will lay out the fundamentals of this dynamic media sector. It'll cover the key steps in the value chain, the major players, and the economics. 

Looking to catch up on the latest trends impacting film and TV? Check out our separate Film and TV Industry Trends Primer. Or, looking for an overview of media more broadly, including how music and print media work? For that, check out our separate Media Industry Primer. 

Learning objectives 

In this Primer, you will learn: 

• How is the media industry defined? 

• How does film/TV content get from script to screen? 

• Who are the players in the film and TV industry value chain? 

• What are the differences between the TV and film content distribution process? 

• How do different players in the value chain make money?

• Who are the major players in the US market?