512199 — Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing motion picture and video services (except motion picture and video production, distribution, exhibition, and teleproduction and other postproduction services) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Motion picture film laboratories
- Stock footage film libraries
- Film preservation services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Renting wardrobes and costumes for motion picture production--are classified in U.S. Industry 532281,
- Formal Wear and Costume Rental;
- Renting studio equipment--are classified in Industry 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery
- and Equipment Rental and Leasing;
- Casting actors and actresses for employment with production companies--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 561311, Employment Placement Agencies;
- INFORMATION 405
- Motion picture and video production--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video
- Production;
- 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;
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→NAICS1997:512199→2002:512199→2007:512199→2012:512199→2017:512199→2022:512199)
- SIC 7829 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Distribution (via SIC1987:7829→NAICS1997:512199→2002:512199→2007:512199→2012:512199→2017:512199→2022:512199)
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 M1PA — OPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 512199 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 512199 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Motion Picture and Video Industries' under Sector 51 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 512199? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $28,500,000 for NAICS code 512199 (Other Motion Picture and Video Industries), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 512199? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 512199 (Other Motion Picture and Video Industries) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production, 7829 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Distribution.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 512199:
- 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 512199 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Motion Picture and Video Industries).
- 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.