ABS industry numbers explore a time of hope and trouble.

The master survey of the whole sector from the ABS is a fascinating mix of fortunes, which basically shows that the industry is hanging on despite difficult times.

16 Jun 2017

David Tiley

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The total number of people in the screen sector is about a third of the capacity crowd of the MCG. Image: Anzac Day match, 2010. Or about half the size of the Australian Defence Force.

The Australian screen sector may feel like a sea of scrabbling companies, projects and audiences, but statisticians see it as a clearly defined industry.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.