NAICS

512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution

Overview

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.

Alternate descriptions

  • 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

Related NAICS

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

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Cross reference

Industry codes related to NAICS 512120: general liability, SIC, and state or NCCI class codes.

General Liability (GL)

98091 Motion Pictures--Film Distribution or Exchanges--Not Located at Motion Picture Studios

SIC

7822 Motion Picture and Tape Distribution
7829 Motion Picture Distribution Services

NCCI Class Code

4362

CA Class Code

4362 Motion Pictures — film exchanges

DE Class Code

0928 Retail Stores, N.O.C.

MI Class Code

4360 FILM EXCHANGE; MOTION PICTURE: DEVELOPMENT OF NEGATIVES, PRINTING, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONS

NJ Class Code

4362 Motion Picture--Film Exchange and Projection Rooms

NY Class Code

4362 FILM EXCHANGE-MOTION PICTURE-& CLERICAL

PA Class Code

0928 Retail Stores, N.O.C.

TX Class Code

4362 Motion Picture--Film Exchange and Projection Rooms

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