Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities Companies in the UK

SIC 78101Administrative and support service activities|281.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,223
Active

There are 1,223 active companies in the motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities sector in the UK (SIC code 78101). This sector falls under Section N — Administrative and support service activities — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.1% dissolution rate — 1,223 of 1,332 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 281.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 101% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 5.3 years. The sector is heavily concentrated in London, which accounts for 32% of all companies.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,223
Active Companies
N
SIC Section
1969
Oldest Company
281.8%
Growth (2020s)
5.3 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 281.8% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
24%
69%
Pre-1990: 9
1990s: 12
2000s: 70
2010s: 325
2020s: 916

Data Signals

Governance
3,6673 src
Financial
1,8018 src
Compliance
7797 src
Risk
2537 src
Trade
141 src
quality
72 src
innovation
42 src
growth
22 src
operational
11 src
ESG
11 src

Sector Overview

The motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 5.3 years old. Geographic concentration: 32% in LONDON.

0.1%
Dissolution rate
5.3 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (67%)Large: 2 (33%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities companies are there in the UK?

There are 1,223 active companies classified under SIC code 78101 (Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities) in the UK, out of 1,332 total registered.

What is SIC code 78101?

SIC code 78101 stands for "Motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities". It belongs to Section N — Administrative and support service activities of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (397), GLASGOW (20), MANCHESTER (19).

What is the average age of motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities companies?

The average active motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities company in the UK is 5.3 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1969.

What government data is available for motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities companies?

Our database contains 6,529 data signals across 10 categories for active motion picture, television and other theatrical casting activities companies. The largest category is Governance with 3,667 signals from 3 government sources.

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