Motion Picture and Video Production

Motion Picture and Video Production (NAICS #51211)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing motion pictures, videos, television programs, or television commercials. 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 tapes--are classified in U.S. Industry 334612, Prerecorded Compact Disc (except Software), Tape, and Record Reproducing; and Acquiring distribution rights and distributing motion pictures and videos--are classified in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution.