NAICS 51219 Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries

NAICS Code: 51219

Code Title: Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries

Code Sector: 51 - Information

NAICS 51219 Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing postproduction services and other services to the motion picture industry, including specialized motion picture or video postproduction services, such as editing, film/tape transfers, titling, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, and computer-produced graphics, animation and special effects, as well as developing and processing motion picture film.


Illustrative Examples

Motion picture film laboratories Stock footage film libraries Postproduction facilities Teleproduction services

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Mass duplicating video tapes and film--are classified in Industry 33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media;
  • Providing audio services for film, television, and video productions--are classified in Industry 51224, Sound Recording Studios;
  • Renting wardrobes and costumes for motion picture production--are classified in Industry 53222, Formal Wear and Costume Rental;
  • Renting studio equipment--are classified in Industry 53249, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing;
  • Casting actors and actresses with production companies--are classified in Industry 56131, Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services.