🚨NEW: POST PRODUCTION PAY RATES SURVEY 2022
A simple rates survey was conducted in October 2022. We asked 14 questions to gather basic data with the aim of helping people have a better idea of what people are getting paid to do various jobs in post production, across the U.S.A.
The full results can be viewed on Google Drive, and from there you can download a variety of formats. We recommend the Excel format which will allow you to filter and sort the data to your specific needs.
We had 2050 responses and as always are looking to crowdsource the dissemination of results. Whatever you find in the data, please share and tweet, tagging @BCPCollective #BCPCollective #BCPCRatesSurvey so everyone can be empowered and informed!
If you use this dataset to inform research or in an article, please acknowledge Blue Collar Post Collective.
POST PRODUCTION PAY RATES SURVEY 2021
A simple rates survey was conducted in October 2021. We asked 14 questions to gather basic data with the aim of helping people have a better idea of what people are getting paid to do various jobs in post production, across the U.S.A.
The full results can be viewed on Google Drive, or downloaded in Excel, CSV, or PDF format.
If you are looking for insights from this data, check out our graphical analysis by Katie Hinsen looking at areas our industry can improve upon with respect to fair pay across the board.
We had over 2050 responses and as always are looking to crowdsource the dissemination of results. Whatever you find in the data, please share and tweet, tagging @BCPCollective #BCPCollective #BCPCRatesSurvey so everyone can be empowered and informed!
If you use this dataset to inform research or in an article, please acknowledge Blue Collar Post Collective.
POST PRODUCTION PAY RATES SURVEY 2020
A simple rates survey was conducted in October 2020. We asked 14 questions to gather basic data with the aim of helping people have a better idea of what people are getting paid to do various jobs in post production, across the U.S.A.
The full results can be viewed on Google Drive, or downloaded in Excel, CSV, or PDF format.
We had over 1450 responses and as always are looking to crowdsource the dissemination of results. Whatever you find in the data, please share and tweet, tagging @BCPCollective #BCPCollective #BCPCRatesSurvey so everyone can be empowered and informed!
If you use this dataset to inform research or in an article, please acknowledge Blue Collar Post Collective.
POST PRODUCTION PAY RATES SURVEY 2019
A simple rates survey was conducted in October 2019. We asked 14 simple questions to gather some basic data with the aim of helping people have a better idea of what people are getting paid to do various jobs in post production, across the U.S.A.
The full results can be viewed on Google Drive, or downloaded in Excel, CSV, or PDF format.
We had over 1700 responses and as always are looking to crowdsource the dissemination of results. Whatever you find in the data, please share and tweet, tagging @BCPCollective #BCPCollective #BCPCRatesSurvey so everyone can be empowered and informed!
If you use this dataset to inform research or in an article, please acknowledge Blue Collar Post Collective.
POST PRODUCTION PAY RATES SURVEY 2018
A simple rates survey was conducted in October 2018. We asked 14 simple questions to gather some basic data with the aim of helping people have a better idea of what people are getting paid to do various jobs in post production, across the U.S.A.
The full results can be downloaded in Excel, CSV, or PDF format.
We had over 650 responses and as always are looking to crowdsource the dissemination of results. Whatever you find in the data, please share and tweet, tagging @BCPCollective #BCPCollective #BCPCRatesSurvey so everyone can be empowered and informed!
If you use this dataset to inform research or in an article, please acknowledge Blue Collar Post Collective.
RATES SURVEY 2017
A simple rates survey was conducted in October 2017. We asked 9 simple questions to gather some basic data with the aim of helping people have a better idea of what people are getting paid to do various jobs in post production, across the U.S.A.
The full results can be downloaded as a spreadsheet, here.
We had over 1100 responses, and as always are looking to crowdsource the dissemination of results. Whatever you find in the data, please share and tweet, tagging @BCPCollective #BCPCollective #BCPCRatesSurvey so everyone can be empowered and informed!
If you use this dataset to inform research or in an article, please acknowledge BCPC.
RATES SURVEY 2016
A simple rates survey was conducted in October 2016. We asked 5 simple questions to gather some basic data with the aim of helping people have a better idea of what people are getting paid to do various jobs in post production across the U.S.A.
The full results, can be downloaded as a spreadsheet here.
We had over 700 responses, and are looking to crowdsource the dissemination of results. Whatever you find in the data, please share and tweet, tagging @BCPCollective #BCPCollective #BCPCRatesSurvey so everyone can be empowered and informed!
INTERNSHIP SURVEY FEBRUARY 2017
A survey of U.S. post production professionals who have held an internship within the past five years. Survey explores whether internships were part of a College program, whether they were paid, the duration and number of internships before beginning employment in the industry.
Full dataset can be found, as a spreadsheet, here
WHY DIVERSITY PROGRAMS FAIL – AND HOW TO FIX THEM
A research paper presented at the SMPTE 2017 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition, published in the October 2018 SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal and IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
By Kylee Peña, Katie Hinsen and Meaghan Wilbur
In recent years there has been a rise in diversity initiatives throughout the entertainment and STEM industries in response to mounting criticism. While college programs have been found to represent the general population well in terms of diversity, that drops off sharply after graduation, and our industry becomes largely homogenous in top-tier positions. Many initiatives are struggling to make a meaningful impact, especially when it comes to changing the face of our industry's above- the-line professionals. This is because from entry-level through the development of top talent, the established system favors a narrow range of individuals who have fewer barriers to opportunity.
This established system can easily be changed without major disruption. Having studied the efforts and impact of current programs, it is apparent that many tend to approach the issue backwards, addressing barriers from top down instead of from the bottom up. Through case studies and the application of research and theory, we present analysis of current trends in diversity programs such as those offered by networks and studios for minority writers and directors. We offer practical adjustments, considerations and solutions to significantly improve the effectiveness of investments in diversity by companies and organizations across the film and television industry.
Those reading the paper will have tangible, actionable takeaways they can implement within their organization right away. Rather than scold, this paper is meant to educate and lead decision makers and influencers toward more effective uses of time and money spent on diversity, shifting the goal toward inclusiveness.
GENDER AND WAGE GAP DATA FROM THE 2017 RATES SURVEY
Results showing the gender and wage gaps for Editors and Assistant Editors across location, content and range of experience.
Download the information here.
GETTING STARTED IN POST PRODUCTION SURVEY FEBRUARY 2017
A survey of U.S. post production professionals who attended higher education in a related field (film school), exploring their entry to the industry.
A summary of some of the findings can be found here and the full data set as a spreadsheet, here
