Demanding Dignity Behind the Scenes: Ending Long Hours Culture in the Global Film and TV Industry

This survey by UNI Global Union’s media, entertainment and arts sector (UNI MEI) for the first time gathers data on collective agreements, working hours and terms and conditions from 28 unions in 22 countries, representing more than 150,000 behind-the-scenes crew members in feature film production, independent television production and streaming content production.

The survey reveals global trends of recurrent overtime, insufficient rest, extensive use of weekend work and disrespect for basic safety requirements that make working in the film and TV industry, unfair, unequal, unsafe and unsustainable for many workers.