BY THE NUMBERS

Number of independently produced films released (year ending May 31): 1972 239

1977 299

1982 192

1987 277

Number of films produced and released by major and “mini-major” studios: 1972 251

1977 126

1982 157

1987 142

Source: Daily Variety

Estimated number of filming permits issued for May, in: Los Angeles 307

Toronto 40

Chicago 147

(Note: The Toronto figure applies to multiple locations per permit, while the American permits usually apply to one location only. The greater the number of locations, the greater amount of filming activity.)

Sources: Local film offices