A Bigger Future report - BFI - British Film Institute

THE SOLUTION
The strategy will build on the existing Skillset research programme to
provide a comprehensive picture of the size, shape and composition of
each sector within the film industry. The key elements of the research
programme are:
• Skillset Employment Census – an annual quantitative survey of
employers across all the audio visual industries in June of each year, which
gathers information about how the industry is changing through obtaining
employment estimates for each sector, occupation, nation and English
region and breakdowns by gender, ethnic origin and disability.
• Workforce Survey – a biennial survey of employees and freelancers which
gathers workforce demographics and information on current and future
skills development needs.
• Film Production Sector Survey – a biennial survey which focuses
specifically on freelance crew and employees working in film to gather
intelligence about skills development needs to form an accurate picture of
the overall size of the production sector. This survey will also provide vital
equalities monitoring data. This separate approach has been developed for
the production sector because of difficulties applying the methodology of
the Census and Workforce Survey to it.
• Skills Intelligence Network – will provide an ongoing platform for
employers to voice concerns and issues about recruitment difficulties,
current and future skills needs and the effectiveness of education and
training provision. This research will take place through focus groups and by
targeting existing groups or meetings of employers.
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