2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

512110 Motion Picture and Video Production

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing motion pictures, videos, television programs, or television commercials.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Producing motion pictures and videos on contract as independent producers--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;
  • Providing teleproduction and other postproduction services--are classified in U.S. Industry 512191, Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services;
  • Providing video taping of weddings, special events, and/or business inventories--are classified in Industry 54192, Photographic Services;
  • Providing motion picture laboratory services--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
  • Providing mass duplication and packaging of video discs, tapes, and film--are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing; and
  • Acquiring distribution rights and distributing motion pictures and videos--are classified in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution.
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NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
512110   512110   512110   Animated cartoon production
512110   512110   512110   Animated cartoon production and distribution
512110   512110   512110   Commercials, television, production
512110   512110   512110   Film studios producing films
512110   512110   512110   Films, motion picture production
512110   512110   512110   Films, motion picture production and distribution
512110   512110   512110   Instructional video production
512110   512110   512110   Motion picture and video production
512110   512110   512110   Motion picture and video production and distribution
512110   512110   512110   Motion picture production
512110   512110   512110   Motion picture production and distribution
512110   512110   512110   Motion picture studios, producing motion pictures
512110   512110   512110   Movie production and distribution
512110   512110   512110   Music video production
512110   512110   512110   Music video production and distribution
512110   512110   512110   Program producing, television
512110   512110   512110   Television commercial production
512110   512110   512110   Television show production
512110   512110   512110   Video production
512110   512110   512110   Video production and distribution