NAICS 512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution

NAICS Code: 512120

Code Title: Motion Picture and Video Distribution

Code Sector: 51 - Information

NAICS 512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution Description

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--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 Industry 532230, Video Tape and Disc Rental;
  • Selling video cassettes and discs to the general public--are classified in U.S. Industry 443142, Electronics Stores.

Alternate Titles

  • Animated cartoon distribution
  • Film distribution agencies
  • Film distribution, motion picture and video
  • Film libraries, commercial distribution
  • Motion picture distribution exclusive of production
  • Motion picture film distributors
  • Motion picture film libraries
  • Tape distribution for television
  • Television show syndicators

NAICS 512120 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC) --

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 5913 - Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities