512191 — Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized motion picture or video postproduction services, such as editing, film/tape transfers, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, and animation and special effects (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Mass duplicating video discs, tapes, and film--are classified in Industry 334610, Manufacturing and
- Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media;
- Developing and processing motion picture film--are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion
- Picture and Video Industries;
- Providing audio services for film, television, and video productions--are classified in Industry 512240,
- Sound Recording Studios;
- 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--are classified
- in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution; and
- Formatting content, provided by a customer, for streaming and providing hosting and infrastructure support
- on behalf of the content owner, generally on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 518210,
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production (via SIC1987:7819→NAICS1997:512191→2002:512191→2007:512191→2012:512191→2017:512191→2022:512191)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1FB — OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 512191 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 512191 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services' under Sector 51 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 512191? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $39,000,000 for NAICS code 512191 (Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 512191? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 512191 (Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 512191:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 512191 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.