The self-employed population in the US motion picture, video, and TV program production sector is projected to increase steadily from 86,000 in 2024 to 91,000 by 2028. Between 2024 and 2025, there's a 1.16% year-on-year growth, while from 2025 to 2026, the growth is 2.30%. Subsequently, the growth rate slightly diminishes to 1.12% each year from 2026 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 1.41%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements increasing remote and freelance work opportunities.
- Growing demand for diverse and niche content driving more self-employment.
- Changing labor laws potentially affecting self-employed status in this sector.
