North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2007 - Labour Force Survey

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 (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
  • distributing film and video productions only (See 51212 Motion Picture and Video Distribution)
  • providing post-production services, including motion picture laboratories (See 51219 Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries)
  • videotaping special events (See 54192 Photographic Services)

512110 - Motion Picture and Video Production^US

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing, motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials.

• Example Activities:

  • Animated film production
  • Commercials, television, production
  • Films, motion picture production
  • Instructional film production
  • Instructional video production
  • Motion picture and video production
  • Motion picture production
  • Motion picture production and distribution
  • Motion picture studios, producing motion pictures
  • Music video production
  • Programs producing, television
  • Television commercial production
  • Television show production
  • Video production