What's the difference between film industry and TV industry?

Once upon a time it was easy to differentiate between Film and TV production: film was shot on film, TV was shot electronically. SAG looked after the interests of Screen Actors (film) while AFTRA looked after the interests of Television actors. read more

Philip Hodgetts’ unique blend of business and production knowledge gives him insight into the current state of the industry, and a remarkably accurate look forward. read more

The major difference I've noted is that the TV industry is dominated by deadline. If something wants to appear in tonight's news programme, it needs to be finished in time - being ready 5 minutes after is just too late. This is not just limited to the reality side of TV. Take a simple season. read more

Schedule and Budgets Which in the film-industry are almost always intertwined. Television typically has a much lower budget (although some series are pushing that envelope) being produced for 2–3 million per-finished broadcast hour (42 minutes). read more