2002 NAICS Definitions

512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution

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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• 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 334612, Prerecorded Compact Disc (except Software), 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 Industry 451220, Prerecorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
512120	512120	7822	Animated cartoon distribution
512120	512120	7822	Film distribution agencies
512120	512120	7822	Film distribution, motion picture and video
512120	512120	7829	Film libraries, commercial distribution
512120	512120	7822	Motion picture distribution exclusive of production
512120	512120	7822	Motion picture film distributors
512120	512120	7829	Motion picture film libraries
512120	512120	7822	Tape distribution for television
512120	512120	7822	Television show syndicators

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