Grouping of NAICS 2012 - Information and communication

• ISIC58-63 - Information and communication

512120 - Motion picture and video distribution

This Canadian 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.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • film distribution agencies
  • television show syndicators

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • mass duplication of audio and video recordings(334610)
  • wholesaling video recordings(414450)
  • retailing video recordings(443146)
  • both producing and distributing motion pictures and videos (See 512110 Motion picture and video production)
  • providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (See 512190 Post-production and other motion picture and video industries)
  • operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation(519122)
  • renting video recordings to the general public(532230)