NAICS Code Description


512120 - Motion Picture and Video Distribution

Top Businesses by Annual Sales for 512120 – Click for Complete Profiles:

Turner Broadcasting System IncSwank Motion Pictures Inc
Warner Bros Transatlantic IncRhino Productions Inc
Lfp Broadcasting LLCNBC Subsidiary 18 Inc
Vubiquity IncSonar Entertainment Inc
Echo Bridge Entertainment LLCKm Productions Ny Inc

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theaters, television networks and stations, other media broadcast and streaming outlets, 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;
  • Operating television broadcasting stations, that may acquire the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcast or distribute that content--are classified in Industry 516120, Television Broadcasting Stations;
  • Providing media streaming distribution services or operating media broadcasting and cable television networks, that may acquire the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcast or distribute that content--are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers;
  • Providing cable and satellite television distribution services using facilities and infrastructure that they operate--are classified in U.S. Industry 517111, Wired Telecommunications Carriers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of blank digital video discs (DVDs)--are classified in Industry 423690, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of prerecorded digital video discs (DVDs)--are classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Providing mass duplication and packaging of video tapes and discs--are classified in Industry 334610, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media;
  • 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, including through vending machines--are classified in U.S. Industry 532282, Video Tape and Disc Rental; and
  • Retailing digital video discs (DVDs) to the general public--are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.
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Index Entries for 512120
512120512120512120512120Animated cartoon distribution
512120512120512120512120Film distribution agencies
512120512120512120512120Film distribution, motion picture and video
512120512120512120512120Film libraries, commercial distribution
512120512120512120512120Motion picture distribution exclusive of production
512120512120512120512120Motion picture film distributors
512120512120512120512120Motion picture film libraries, commercial distribution
512120512120512120512120Tape distribution for television
512120512120512120512120Television show syndicators