2. THE FILM INDUSTRY
What is the film industry?
the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies
The film industry is worldwide and mainly dominated by Hollywood. Films are now made in
different ways including 3D, and with subtitles.
Who is the governing body of the film industry?
The people who are in charge of the film industry regarding finance and marketing are mostly
producers.
Key people
Directors such as James Cameron, Steven Spielberg and famous producers such as
Jerry Bruckheimer.
Products of the film industry
In the film industry there are many film companies including Dreamworks Animation
(Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda) and 20th Century Fox (The Simpsons Movie,
Avatar, X Men
Jobs that are available within the film industry
Producer, director, production assistant, writer and screenwriter
3. THE PRINT INDUSTRY
What is the print industry?
The print industry is responsible for printing magazines, newspapers, books and
leaflets
The print industry is worldwide.
Who is in charge of the print industry in the UK?
British Printing Industries Federation
Key People
Rebecca Brooks and Rupert Murdoch
Products of the print industry
The print industry is responsible for printing newspapers such as The Daily Mail and the Mirror
Jobs available in the print industry?
Sales director, finance, packaging technologist, etc
4. THE TELEVISION
INDUSTRY
What is the television industry?
The television industry is the most well known and popular form of entertainment and
way to gather information.
The television industry is worldwide and different broadcasters and service providers are
available offering different commercial services.
Who is the governing body of the television industry?
Ofcom is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the
broadcasting, telecommunications industries of the United Kingdom
Key people
Colette Bowe is the chairman Ofcom and the Chief Executive is Ed Richards
Products?
Service providers such as Virgin Media, Sky and BT
Jobs that are available within the television industry
Director ,Editor ,Research manager, Transport manager ,Costume manager, etc
5. THE ADVERTISING
INDUSTRY
What is the advertising industry?
The advertising industry is responsible the act or practice of calling public attention to
one's product, service, need, etc., especially by paid announcements in newspapers
and magazines, over radio or television, on billboards.
Who is the governing body of the advertising industry?
ASA, the Advertising Standards Authority.
Key people
Rt Ron Lord Smith of Finsbury is the Chairman of ASA and Guy Parker is the chief executive
of ASA
Key Products
Television and radio advertisements
Jobs that are available within the advertising industry
Interactive marketing, Account planning, Account management
6. THE PHOTOGRAPHY
INDUSTRY
What is the photography industry?
The photography industry is people who take photos for art and other forms of media
such as newspapers, magazines and
Who is the governing body of the photography industry?
The photography industry doesn’t have a governing body
Key people
Famous photographers such as Annie Leibovitz and Robert Capa
Key Products
Photographs that appear in magazines, leaflets, promotional posters and various other forms
of media.
Jobs that are available within the photography industry
Assistant creative director, photographer, communications associate
