| 51211 | Motion Picture and Video Production
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing, motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
*mass duplication of pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, DVDs and CD-ROMs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media); *distributing film and video productions only (51212, Motion Picture and Video Distribution); *providing post-production services, including motion picture laboratories (51219, Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries); and *videotaping special events (54192, Photographic Services). |
| 51212 | Motion Picture and Video Distribution
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and other exhibitors.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
*mass duplication of pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, DVDs and CD-ROMs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media); *wholesaling pre-recorded video cassettes and discs (41445, Video Cassette Wholesalers); *retailing video cassettes and discs (45122, Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores); *both producing and distributing motion pictures and videos (51211, Motion Picture and Video Production); *providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (51219, Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries); *operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation (51912, Libraries and Archives); and *renting video cassettes and discs to the general public (53223, Video Tape and Disc Rental). |
| 51213 | Motion Picture and Video Exhibition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in exhibiting motion pictures. Establishments primarily engaged in providing occasional motion picture exhibition services, such as those provided during film festivals, are also included. |
| 51219 | Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing post-production services and services to the motion picture and video industries, including specialized motion picture or video post-production services, such as editing, film/tape transferring, dubbing, subtitling, creating credits, closed captioning, and producing computer graphics, animation and special effects, as well as developing and processing motion picture films.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
*mass duplication of pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media); *providing audio services for film, television, and video productions (51224, Sound Recording Studios); *operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation (51912, Libraries and Archives); *renting wardrobes and costumes (53222, Formal Wear and Costume Rental); *renting studio equipment (53249, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing); and *casting actors and actresses with production companies (56131, Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services). |
