Motion Picture and Video Production

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 recording 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 discs, tapes, and film--are classified in Industry 334610, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media; and Acquiring distribution rights and distributing motion pictures and videos--are classified in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution.