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How to Decode the Annual State of the Entertainment Supply Chain Report

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Annual State of the Entertainment Supply Chain Report

 Introduction

Every year, the media and entertainment industry transforms at breakneck speed. From shifting production geographies to evolving post-production needs, it’s a wild ride. That’s why an Annual State of the Entertainment Supply Chain Report is no longer a luxury — it’s your strategic lifeline.

In this blog, you’ll discover what this report really means, why it matters to your team, and how to leverage it to find better partners, win more deals, and future-proof your business.

Excited? Let’s jump right in!

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Table of content

  1. Introduction
  2. Key-Takeaways
  3. Why This Report Matters in 2025
  4. What to Expect in the Annual Report
  5. How to Use This Report for Strategic Advantage
  6. About Vitrina
  7. Conclusion
  8. FAQs

Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways
Understand key trends shaping the entertainment supply chain
Use the report for smarter vendor discovery & qualification
Leverage actionable intel to guide outreach & partnerships
Stay ahead with Vitrina’s unmatched global insights

Why This Report Matters in 2025

Let’s be real — the global entertainment ecosystem isn’t what it was a year ago. From the streaming slowdown to supply-chain fragmentation across APAC, LATAM, and Africa, it’s more important than ever to get a bird’s-eye view.

  • Buyer needs are shifting from generalist to hyper-specialist vendors.
  • Production zones are rising in new regions (hello Indonesia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia!).
  • Tech-first vendors are replacing legacy providers in localization and post-production.

And guess what? The right report helps you not just see the trends — it helps you act on them.See how the supply-chain works in 7 simple steps

What to Expect in the Annual Report

The Annual State of the Entertainment Supply Chain Report breaks down insights across 100+ markets, thousands of vendors, and millions of data points from across the Vitrina Business Network.

  • New trends in vendor specializations (post, VFX, dubbing, formatting, etc.)
  • Geographic shifts in content financing, production, co-pros
  • Breakdowns of project-level movements from development to release
  • Benchmark data on dealmaking velocity, partnerships, service uptake

Feeling confident to get started? Let’s dive deeper.Read the complete guide to supply-chain strategy

How to Use This Report for Strategic Advantage

This isn’t just bedtime reading. Here’s how you can turn insights into impact:

  • Sales Teams: Spot high-potential markets and align outreach campaigns
  • BD Managers: Identify partners who match your niche services
  • Executives: Use trendlines for quarterly strategy and investor updates

For example, Globo Brazil uses these insights to drive co-production strategy in 12+ countries. SBS Australia leverages Vitrina’s intel to shape their global service sourcing.Explore how the supply-chain is mapped here

Curious about global co-productions & trends?

Discover what’s hot, where projects are moving, and who to partner with.
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About Vitrina

Vitrina is your strategic partner in decoding the world’s most complex supply-chain — entertainment. Our platform helps you:

  • Find projects, partners, and vendors across 100 countries
  • Qualify companies with deep data, projects, and people profiles
  • Connect with key decision-makers globally

We’re not just data. We’re your strategic eyes and ears in the global M&E landscape. Check exactly how we help right here.

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Conclusion

The Annual State of the Entertainment Supply Chain Report is your compass in a chaotic content universe. It shows you where the action is, who’s winning, and what to do next. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or strategist — this intel puts you 10 steps ahead.

Which step will you try first? Comment below!

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Frequently Asked Questions

It includes market trends, vendor movements, co-pro updates, and regional snapshots — all built from Vitrina’s proprietary global intelligence.

BD managers, sales leads, CXOs, production heads, and even market researchers in the M&E industry.

Annually, with quarterly companion insights and monthly trendline briefings for premium members.

Absolutely. Combine it with Vitrina’s Projects Tracker and Partner Profiles to discover and qualify the right companies.

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Vitrina tracks global Film & TV projects, partners, and deals—used to find vendors, financiers, commissioners, licensors, and licensees

Real-Time Intelligence for the Global Film & TV Ecosystem

Vitrina helps studios, streamers, vendors, and financiers track projects, deals, people, and partners—worldwide.

  • Spot in-development and in-production projects early
  • Assess companies with verified profiles and past work
  • Track trends in content, co-pros, and licensing
  • Find key execs, dealmakers, and decision-makers
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Who’s Using Vitrina — and How

From studios and streamers to distributors and vendors, see how the industry’s smartest teams use Vitrina to stay ahead.

Find Projects. Secure Partners. Pitch Smart.

  • Track early-stage film & TV projects globally
  • Identify co-producers, financiers, and distributors
  • Use People Intel to outreach decision-makers

Target the Right Projects—Before the Market Does!

  • Spot pre- and post-stage productions across 100+ countries
  • Filter by genre and territory to find relevant leads
  • Outreach to producers, post heads, and studio teams

Uncover Earliest Slate Intel for Competition.

  • Monitor competitor slates, deals, and alliances in real time
  • Track who’s developing what, where, and with whom
  • Receive monthly briefings on trends and strategic shifts
PRODUCTION FINANCE

Production Finance lead uses Vitrina to find trends, co-pro partners.

SALES

Sales Leader uses Vitrina to find new green-lit projects to pitch

PRODUCTION

Account Execs use Vitrina to follow key Streamers and ProdCos for new projects

STRATEGY

Strategy teams monitor competitive upcoming slates and licensing activities

STRATEGY

Strategy teams monitor competitive upcoming slates and production partners

STRATEGY

Strategy and Finance leaders use Vitrina for CoPro partner discovery

SALES & BD

Sales and BD use Vitrina for leads qualification and enrichment

SALES & BD

Sales and BD leads use Vitrina to find new projects to pitch

TECHNOLOGY SALES

Discovery of active post-production and VFX companies

CXO LEADERSHIP

Finance Leader uses Vitrina to find market trends

LICENSING

CoPro partner discovery; TV Format licensees; Buyer profiling and preferences.

CONTENT ACQUISITION

Content Acquisition Leads use Vitrina to find regional content and their distributors

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Development teams use Vitrina to find trending IP and competitive slates.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production teams use Vitrina to find CoPro and commissioning partners

CXO LEADERSHIP

Leadership uses Vitrina to find indie studios to acquire

CONTENT ACQUISITION

Globoplay acquisition lead uses Vitrina for trending content discovery.

STRATEGY

Strategy teams monitor competitive upcoming slates and licensing activities

CXO LEADERSHIP

Leadership uses Vitrina to find state-of-global-productions to update Board members.

PRODUCTION

Production leader uses Vitrina to find CoPro partners and their IP preferences

STRATEGY

Strategy teams and leadership use Vitrina to monitor competitive content profiles

CXO LEADERSHIP

Leadership uses Vitrina to find top distributors and content rights-holders.

ANIMATION PRODUCTION

Leadership uses Vitrina to find CoPro partners, profile their preferences and vet them.

DISTRIBUTION

Distribution teams use Vitrina to find new licensees as well as new deals by existing partners.

SALES & BD

Global teams across 3 continents to find new projects to pitch.

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