Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Film, Video & Television Programme Post-Production in France industry analysis

French post-production studios have contended with numerous challenges in recent years, which has held their revenue down. Revenue is expected to inch up at a compound rate of 0.2% over the five years through 2025 to €1 billion, but this includes an estimated climb of 5.4% in 2025. France's tax rebates, including additional benefits for visual effects work, attract international productions that need heavy visual effects (think Marvel and DC movies). Demand remains robust, driven by rising advertising demands, particularly digital advertising, driving revenue growth and pushing post-production companies to adapt to evolving demands. However, the industry's reliance on international collaborations puts it at risk, highlighted by the effects of the US writers' and actors' strike between May and November 2023, which stalled many projects and drove a sharp drop in revenue in 2023. The need for high-end technology and expertise, alongside the ability to swiftly adapt to evolving demands and economic fluctuations, can make it difficult for new post-production studios to break into the market. As the advertising sector continues to push digital boundaries, companies must be nimble to maintain their competitive edge.

Trends and Insights

• EU post-production studios thrive on collaborations. Partnerships with both local and US production houses help companies create diverse specialisations and capitalise on government subsidy schemes for partial domestic productions.
• Technological progress spurs growth in post-production studios. Advances like computer-generated imagery and animation have increased efficiency and helped companies meet consumers’ demand for high-quality digital graphics in movies and media.
• Technology makes it easier to compete. It’s become easier and cheaper to provide high-level post-production services, which has drawn a huge number of new companies into the market.