Variant of NAICS 2002 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector

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 (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
  • wholesaling pre-recorded video cassettes and discs (See 41445 Video Cassette Wholesalers)
  • retailing video cassettes and discs (See 45122 Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores)
  • both producing and distributing motion pictures and videos (See 51211 Motion Picture and Video Production)
  • providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (See 51219 Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries)
  • operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation (See 51912 Libraries and Archives)
  • renting video cassettes and discs to the general public (See 53223 Video Tape and Disc Rental)

512120 - Motion Picture and Video Distribution^US

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.

• Example Activities:

  • Film distribution agencies
  • Motion picture distributing
  • Motion picture film distributors
  • Tape distribution for television
  • Television show syndicators
  • Video productions, distributing