2017 NAICS Definition

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

512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theaters, television networks and stations, and exhibitors.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Producing and distributing motion pictures and videos--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of blank video cassette tapes and discs--are classified in Industry 423690, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of prerecorded video cassette tapes and discs--are classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Providing mass duplication and packaging of video tapes and discs--are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing;
  • Providing motion picture footage (via film libraries) to producers--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;
  • Renting video tapes and discs to the general public--are classified in U.S. Industry 532282, Video Tape and Disc Rental; and
  • Selling video cassettes and discs to the general public--are classified in U.S. Industry 443142, Electronics Stores.
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
512120   512120   512120   Animated cartoon distribution
512120   512120   512120   Film distribution agencies
512120   512120   512120   Film distribution, motion picture and video
512120   512120   512120   Film libraries, commercial distribution
512120   512120   512120   Motion picture distribution exclusive of production
512120   512120   512120   Motion picture film distributors
512120   512120   512120   Motion picture film libraries
512120   512120   512120   Tape distribution for television
512120   512120   512120   Television show syndicators