Vitrina Film/TV Production Insider [December, 2024]

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December 2024 Film TV Production Trends

The Global Monthly Film + TV Production Report is curated by Vitrina experts with insights from our network. The audio podcast was generated with Deep Dive and reviewed by our team.

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December Film+TV Production Trends: Shifts Across Key Regions

December 2024 vs. December 2023: ↑↑

Global Film and TV production volumes increased by 29% in December 2024 compared to December 2023, which was marked by historic industry strikes. The recovery was broad-based, with significant growth across regions:

  • APAC: +20%, driven by renewed anime production and local content demand.
  • EMEA: +27%, fueled by robust regional co-productions and streaming activity.
  • Americas: +38%, showcasing the strongest rebound as productions ramped up across genres.

December 2024 vs. November 2024: ↓↓

Despite the annual growth, December production volumes declined by 24% compared to November, reflecting typical year-end slowdowns:

  • APAC: A 25% drop, reversing the momentum seen in November due to anime and season renewals.
  • EMEA and Americas: Both regions recorded a 30% decline, influenced by pre-production pauses and strategic shifts.

Welcome to the latest edition of Vitrina’s global tracking of Film and TV production trends, providing insights across Movies and Feature Films, TV series, Animations, Documentaries, Scripted, and Unscripted projects.

These shifts underline the industry’s responsiveness to changing priorities and market conditions. Stay tuned for further analysis on how these trends are shaping the global Film and TV landscape.

Before we dive into December metrics, let’s recap the key Film and TV production trends driving the industry over the last 3 years.

Global Film & TV Production Snapshot: Last 36 Months

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Source: Source: Vitrina Daily Production Tracker. Production Volume are the total number of projects greenlit or financed or commissioned in that month.*October counts adjusted for late reports of greenlit, financed, or commissioned productions, resulting in minor upward changes.

Insights on Production Transaction Volumes
December 24 vs. November 24

Methodology: Vitrina monitors projects worldwide across all stages of the content lifecycle—development, production, post-production, and release—on a daily basis. We track various transactions and deal activities related to content financing, commissioning, co-productions, green-lighting, as well as early stage (content development) and late stage (licensing). These transactions between production houses, distributors, streamers, and broadcasters enable us to gain valuable insights into industry trends, key players, buyer behavior, and the specializations of production companies. Our data serves as a bellwether of production financing and industry health when every month, we release highlights on global production transaction volumes for the prior period.

Below are the key highlights for December Film+TV Production Volumes:

  • Global Trends: In December 2024, global production volumes declined by 24% compared to November, reflecting adjustments in industry activity. APAC experienced a 25% drop, reversing its previous growth trajectory, while EMEA and the Americas also recorded a 30% decline each.
  • Genre & Language: Drama remained the top genre, followed by Comedy & Documentary. From a language perspective, English productions represented 44% of the December projects followed by Japanese & German Productions.
  • Top Players: Netflix, Max and Tencent Video/WeTV, stood out this month as the Top Commissioners
  • Within EMEA: Despite an overall decline in production volumes, UK’s Channel 4 & ITV and Nigeria’s ROK Studios remained stable and were among the top contributors.
  • Within APAC: In December, Tencent Video/WeTV (China), Netflix, Star Vijay (India) , Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (Japan) emerged as leading commissioners.
  • Within Americas: Max had a big increase in Production Activity in December vis-a-vis prior months. Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV+ were the other leading streamers that fueled new productions in the region, in that month.
  • Versus Dec’2023: A notable highlight this December was the approximately 29% growth in Film and TV production volumes compared to December 2023. This increase reflects the industry’s recovery and momentum, as last year’s numbers were significantly impacted by the Hollywood strikes that were still ongoing at the time.

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December Season Renewals: Shifting Dynamics Across Regions

Season renewals have long been a cornerstone for streamers and broadcasters, ensuring consistent viewer engagement and operational stability across production and post-production. They provide a strategic advantage by maintaining steady workflows and reducing the uncertainty associated with new content.

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Regional Insights – December 2024:

  • APAC: APAC saw a decline compared to November, with season renewals more widely spread across a long tail of commissioners, including Zero-G1 (Japan), Studio Deen Co Ltd (Japan), Sun TV (India) and One 31 (Thailand), rather than being concentrated among a few major players.
  • EMEA: Renewals in EMEA dropped by 8%, with Netflix, ITV and Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA leading the charge.
  • Americas: In contrast, the Americas remained stable with a 2% increase in season renewals, with Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Discovery Channel and Apple TV continuing to dominate the region.

Genre Trends: Reality television emerged as the most renewed genre followed by drama and comedy. Within reality, game shows, music reality and auction reality were most renewed.

In Conclusion: December’s season renewal activity highlights shifting regional dynamics. APAC saw a decline with renewals spread across diverse commissioners, EMEA experienced an 8% drop despite strong contributions from Netflix and ITV, while the Americas showed modest growth of 2%. Reality TV and drama remained the most renewed genres globally.


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Most Active Film Commissions in the Past 3 Months

In recent months, film commissions have become pivotal players in the entertainment industry, intensifying efforts to attract new productions, local talent and investments in filming, production and post-production. Their proactive approach has fueled regional growth, strengthened creative ecosystems and fostered vibrant collaborations. The competition between tax incentive programs has required production financing leaders to relook at their traditional locations for shoots and post work. Let’s take a closer look at the most active film commissions shaping the industry today.

 

Association/Industry Commission Location
1. Screen Australia Sydney, Australia
2. Screen NSW Sydney, Australia
3. CNC Paris, France
4. Filmförderungsanstalt Berlin, Germany
5. NZ On Air Wellington, New Zealand

Based on Project Volume Transactions from October – December 2024.

Vitrina Global Outlook 2025 on Productions & Releases:

🌍 2025 Projections: Shaping the Future of Global Productions
The entertainment industry is set for a transformative 2025, with dynamic shifts already visible in the production pipeline. Vitrina’s exclusive insights project a significant surge in release volumes from major players like Netflix, Vivendi, Comcast, and Disney, fueled by strong development activity in 2024. On the other hand, a slowdown is anticipated for BBC Group, Bertelsmann, Skydance-Paramount Global, and Banijay Group, reflecting strategic realignments and market challenges. These projections underscore the rapidly evolving landscape and highlight key opportunities and risks shaping the global entertainment ecosystem. With consolidation, market expansion, and emerging financing trends at play, the outlook for 2025 is both exciting and transformative.

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Vitrina Announcement: Global Film+TV Projects Tracker

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We are pleased to announce a big upgrade with new features to our Global Film+TV Projects Tracker.

Stay ahead of the entertainment industry with Vitrina’s Global Film+TV Projects Tracker, the ultimate tool for monitoring Film and TV productions worldwide. This powerful data solution tracks every project across key stages — development, financing, production, post-production, release, and licensing. Each project is mapped to the companies, studios, and professionals involved, offering unparalleled insight into who’s working on what, where, and when.

By tracking projects, deals, and transactions across these stages, Vitrina gains a comprehensive view of the supply-chain pipeline—spanning companies, countries, genres, and languages. This perspective enables better forecasting of industry trends, helping you spot emerging opportunities, monitor competitors, and align your business strategy. Whether you’re searching for sales leads, co-production partners, or tracking global content trends, Vitrina’s Global Film+TV Projects Tracker delivers the data you need to stay competitive.

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Explore how Vitrina’s platform can transform your operations and connect you with key industry players. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into the evolving entertainment supply chain.


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November Film+TV Production Trends: APAC Rises on Anime Growth and Season Renewals

Welcome to the latest edition of Vitrina’s global tracking of Film and TV productions, capturing insights across Movies and Feature Films, TV series, Animations, Documentaries, Scripted and Unscripted projects.

Before we dive into November’s metrics, let’s recap the key Film and TV production trends driving the industry over the last 3 years.

Global Film & TV Production Snapshot: Last 35 Months

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Source: Vitrina Daily Production Tracker. Production Volume are the total number of projects greenlit or financed or commissioned in that month.*October counts adjusted for late reports of greenlit, financed, or commissioned productions, resulting in minor upward changes.

Insights on Production Transaction Volumes November 24 vs. October 24

Vitrina monitors projects worldwide across all stages of the content lifecycle—development, production, post-production, and release—on a daily basis.
We track various transactions and deal activities related to content financing, commissioning, co-productions, green-lighting, as well as early stage (content development) and late stage (licensing). These transactions between production houses, distributors, streamers, and broadcasters enable us to gain valuable insights into industry trends, key players, buyer behavior, and the specializations of production companies. Our data serves as a bellwether of production financing and industry health when every month, we release highlights on global production transaction volumes for the prior period.

Below are the key highlights for October Film+TV Production Volumes:

  • Global Trends: In November 2024, global production volumes dropped by 20% compared to October, reflecting a significant shift in industry dynamics. APAC showed resilience with a 13% growth, highlighting steady momentum in the region. In contrast, EMEA recorded a 30% decline, while the Americas faced a 20% reduction, emphasizing distinct regional trends shaped by evolving market conditions and strategic priorities.
  • Genre & Language: Drama remained the top genre, followed by Comedy & Animation. From a language perspective, English productions represented 52% of the November projects followed by Spanish & German Productions.
  • Top Players: Netflix, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Prime Video and Disney+ stood out this month as the Top Commissioners
  • Streaming Trends: Global Streamers consistently accounted for 17% of total production volumes.
  • YOY: A notable highlight this November was the approximately 15% growth in Film and TV production volumes compared to November 2023. This increase reflects the industry’s recovery and momentum, as last year’s numbers were significantly impacted by the Hollywood strikes that were still ongoing at the time.
  • Within EMEA: Despite an overall decline in production volumes, Netflix demonstrated remarkable growth. Additionally, the BBC remained one of the top contributors.
  • Within APAC: In November, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), GMMTV (Thailand) and Eskay Movies (India) emerged as leading
  • Within Americas: Netflix showed growth in the Americas, with Disney+ and HBO also securing spots among the top five in the region, highlighting their continued impact in content production and commissioning.

Stay ahead of the competition by tracking the latest production trends and market moves.


November Season Renewals: A Positive Shift for the Industry

Season renewals have long been a cornerstone for streamers and broadcasters, ensuring consistent viewer engagement and operational stability across production and post-production. They provide a strategic advantage by maintaining steady workflows and reducing the uncertainty associated with new content.

October saw a decrease in season renewals, prompting the industry to recalibrate in response to market changes. With a shift in focus toward new productions and increased production volumes, companies adjusted their strategies to adapt to evolving demands.

November, however, saw a strong rebound, with season renewals rising by 17%. This recovery was driven by notable growth in APAC and EMEA regions, indicating the industry’s resilience and the success of strategic shifts. The uptick in renewals reflects a renewed confidence in ongoing series, underscoring the importance of maintaining a balanced approach between renewals and new content to support long-term growth.

The accompanying graph presents a comprehensive overview of recent trends in season renewals, revealing notable changes in industry strategies aimed at both preserving and expanding series offerings. It underscores the influence of various languages, regions, and genres on these evolving trends.

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2024 Summary for Season Renewals:

The year witnessed significant fluctuations in season renewals, with varying trends across regions and languages.

  • January: Rise in Dutch language renewals.
  • March: Strong surge in renewals from major players (Netflix, Paramount, Warner Bros., ITV), showing confidence in existing series.
  • May: Peak in renewals, highlighting a focus on ongoing series.
  • June: Increase in Asian language renewals, aligning with English trends.
  • August: Renewals dropped by 37%, signaling a shift in strategy.
  • September: 8% rebound, driven by renewed interest in EMEA and APAC regions, with a notable rise in Japanese renewals.
  • October: Renewals dropped by 30%, as the industry shifted focus toward new productions.

November Insights:
November saw a positive shift in season renewals, with a 17% increase, indicating renewed confidence in established content despite ongoing market challenges. While the Americas experienced a slight decline in renewals, both EMEA and APAC regions showed growth, with APAC renewals seeing more than double the increase. This growth highlights a regional variance in content consumption preferences and underscores the adaptability of streaming platforms and broadcasters to changing market dynamics.

Regional Insights – November’24:

  • APAC: The region saw significant growth, with renewals more than doubling, indicating a strong upward trend. Key buyers included Australian Broadcasting Corporation, TV Tokyo, and Disney+. Japanese language content, alongside English-language shows, led the renewal charts.
  • EMEA: Renewals increased by 6%, with BBC, ITV and BBC One leading the charge. While the region saw growth, it remained behind APAC in terms of volume.
  • Americas: In contrast, the Americas saw a slight dip in season renewals by 7%, with Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ still being major players in the region. Despite the drop, renewals in the region remained significant due to consistent content demand.

Genre Trends: Reality television emerged as the most renewed genre, capturing significant viewer engagement across all regions.

In Conclusion: November’s season renewal activity reflects a strategic shift, with APAC showing exceptional growth and the Americas adjusting to changing viewer preferences. The rise in renewals from the EMEA and APAC regions suggests an expanding global appetite for diverse genres, with reality TV leading the way.


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Most Active Film Commissions in the Past 3 Months

In recent months, film commissions across the Americas, EMEA and APAC have become pivotal players in the entertainment industry, intensifying efforts to attract new productions, local talent and investments in filming, production and post-production. Their proactive approach has fueled regional growth, strengthened creative ecosystems and fostered vibrant collaborations.

This new section is dedicated to showcasing the film commissions leading the charge, highlighting their dynamic initiatives and contributions to the global entertainment landscape. Let’s take a closer look at the most active film commissions shaping the industry today.

 

AMERICAS EMEA APAC
1. Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles

Montreal, Canada

CNC

Paris, France

Screen Australia

Sydney, Australia

2. Ontario Media Development Corporation

Toronto, Canada

Film i Väst

Trollhattan, Sweden

Screen NSW

Sydney, Australia

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Netflix Expands Love Is Blind Franchise with Love Is Blind: France

Introduction:
Netflix brings its popular reality dating series Love Is Blind to France, a country synonymous with romance, with the latest installment, Love Is Blind: France, set to premiere in 2025. This expansion marks the 11th international adaptation, reinforcing the franchise’s global appeal.

  • Strategic Streaming Partnership:
    Netflix’s collaboration with ITV Studios for the French adaptation underscores its commitment to producing culturally resonant content. By partnering with top production teams, Netflix ensures a seamless blend of its globally successful format with France’s unique dating culture, creating engaging experiences for regional and global audiences alike.
  • Impactful Narrative and Cultural Relevance:
    The Love Is Blind series has captivated audiences by exploring the idea of forming emotional connections without physical appearances. Bringing the show to France enhances its narrative appeal, aligning with the country’s reputation as a beacon of romance and human connection, making the experiment even more compelling for viewers.
  • Collaborative Expertise:
    ITV Studios, with its expertise in producing international reality content, is the creative force behind Love Is Blind: France. This collaboration guarantees authenticity and local cultural adaptation, while maintaining the quality and charm of the original series that fans worldwide have come to love.
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  • In Conclusion:
    The addition of Love Is Blind: France to Netflix’s lineup not only solidifies the franchise’s global success but also underscores Netflix’s ability to localize its content while retaining universal themes. As the show heads to the City of Love, audiences can look forward to another heartfelt and captivating season in 2025.

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Vitrina Announcement: Global Film+TV Projects Tracker

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We are pleased to announce a big upgrade with new features to our Global Film+TV Projects Tracker.

Stay ahead of the entertainment industry with Vitrina’s Global Film+TV Projects Tracker, the ultimate tool for monitoring Film and TV productions worldwide. This powerful data solution tracks every project across key stages — development, financing, production, post-production, release, and licensing. Each project is mapped to the companies, studios, and professionals involved, offering unparalleled insight into who’s working on what, where, and when.

By tracking projects, deals, and transactions across these stages, Vitrina gains a comprehensive view of the supply-chain pipeline—spanning companies, countries, genres, and languages. This perspective enables better forecasting of industry trends, helping you spot emerging opportunities, monitor competitors, and align your business strategy. Whether you’re searching for sales leads, co-production partners, or tracking global content trends, Vitrina’s Global Film+TV Projects Tracker delivers the data you need to stay competitive.

Discover More:
Explore how Vitrina’s platform can transform your operations and connect you with key industry players. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into the evolving entertainment supply chain.

Vitrina Tracks Companies in the Global Video Entertainment Supply-Chain in Real-Time

Vitrina tracks all Film+TV projects globally along with the associated  companies in real-time. Our monitoring of content projects begins with pre-production and development and then tracks the projects that are financed, commissioned, greenlit enabling its production, post, localization, culminating finally in its distribution/ windowing including streaming and broadcast.

With this intel, Vitrina assists its members in identifying the right projects, partners, distributors, customers and suppliers. Additionally, Vitrina provides market intelligence to help companies expand into new markets or segments or partnerships, assisting them with trends, leaderboards and specialist vendor/ partner recommendations.

Given below are glimpses of the 135,000+ companies monitored by Vitrina:

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Entertainment Companies Tracked by Vitrina Worldwide in November: 

 

Companies Most Popular on Vitrina Highest Reputation Scores
Streamers & Broadcasters Netflix,Prime Video Netflix, Nippon TV
Production Houses The Walt Disney Company, Lionsgate CJ ENM Co,The Walt Disney Company
Post-Production Cos. Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), PFX Prime Focus TechnologiesCompany 3
Distributors All3Media International, Nordisk Film, Blue Ant Media
Localization Iyuno Dubformer, Keyword Studios Zoo Digital,Iyuno Visual Data Media Services

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