Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and OPUSData shows that box office revenue declined in Asia for the first quarter of 2020, amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. China, one of Asia’s key markets and the world’s second largest theatrical box office market after the United States and Canada, with a box office growth rate of about 250 percent since 2012, recorded the highest year-over-year loss in box office revenue in the region with a fall of 97.4 percent in ticket sales.

Our production industry faces an unprecedented challenge as countries emerge from lockdowns designed to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and prevent unnecessary burden on local health services.  How to resume filming in a safe and comfortable environment for everyone to do their best creative work.

As COVID-19 has spread across the globe, hundreds of governments are attempting to deal with the rapidly spreading pandemic. The first and most important factor in assessing the damage that coronavirus has caused is measured in human lives. According to the most recent accounts from the New York Times, coronavirus has sickened more than 170,400 people, with 6,619 deaths. The pandemic has spread to at least 140 countries.  

A new survey has revealed a major mental health crisis is permeating the U.K. film and TV industry, with close to 90% of off-screen professionals experiencing mental health issues on the job – significantly worse than the general population, in which 65% struggle with mental health at work.

The recognition that long hours, freelance contracts and distressing storylines can make the film industry a challenging place to work is leading to the creation of some innovative support mechanisms.

At TopLine Film, health and safety in film production is one of our top priorities. As a leading corporate video production agency, our crew takes great pride in not only making exceptional video content – but also making sure everyone leaves the shoot in one piece.