Every fourth student does not see a future in the film industry: study of the reasons.

The study shows that students do not see a career in film

According to The Sun: Every fourth student in middle school does not consider a career in film realistic, as they have no acquaintances in this field.

According to a study conducted among 500 students aged 13 to 18, 68 percent do not know which school subjects can help develop skills for a career in film and television.

67 percent of respondents noted that they have never considered the possibility of working in this industry. At the same time, a third of them (34 percent) pointed to insufficient knowledge about available roles.

The study was commissioned by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, which will hold a free career fair on September 30, inviting students from grades 8 to 13.

According to a report from the Campaign for the Arts, over the past 15 years, the number of students taking arts courses has decreased by 47 percent, and for A-level courses – by 31 percent.

Accompanying reports from the British Film Institute also highlighted a shortage of production staff at all levels due to the rise in film and television production.

“There is a need for new, diverse talents behind the camera,” said Julia Green, education and training manager for Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

“But children cannot want what they do not see, which is why we strive to open their eyes to the available roles.”

The study also surveyed 500 parents of children aged 13 to 18 and found that 42 percent encourage their children to pursue a career in film.

About two-thirds of such parents (64 percent) believe that the most important thing is for their child to choose a career that truly interests them.

However, 18 percent are concerned about insufficient investment in creative education, and 27 percent pointed to a lack of knowledge, access, or resources to support children in this path.

Every fourth parent admitted that they had no clear path to the film industry during their studies.

31 percent noted that the lack of visibility of people working in film leads to their low awareness of available vacancies.

Among students, only 24 percent were able to name one or two roles behind the camera. The most common responses were 'actor', 'producer', and 'director', despite the existence of many other professions in film production.

The survey also showed that 41 percent of students still do not know what they want to do after finishing school.

17 percent stated that they do not know where to start when exploring potential professions.

Creative Careers Fair

The creative careers fair, based on the tour’s educational program, now offers creative courses for students over 16. The program includes performances by industry professionals and demonstrations of how subjects such as art, physics, English, and design can become stepping stones to careers in costume, editing, effects, and production.

“We want to help young people realize that there is a place for them in the industry, whether they are interested in technology, design, movement, storytelling, or science,” added Julia Green.

This research raises important questions about awareness and accessibility of careers in film for youth. The creative careers fair organized by Warner Bros. could be an important step towards supporting students’ interest in filmmaking and providing them with the necessary information about opportunities in this field. Given the changes in education, such initiatives can help ensure new talented professionals for the industry.