NAICS 2022 nationalIndustry USA Verified: Census NAICS 2022 · 2026-01-01

NAICS 512110 — Motion Picture and Video Production

Motion Picture and Video Production

NAICS 512110 is the national industry code for motion picture and video production establishments in the United States. The Small Business Administration sets a size standard of $40.0 for this classification. It forms part of the hierarchical North American Industry Classification System maintained by the Census Bureau.

SBA: $40.0 View full SBA standard

Exclusions & Cross-References

Activities classified under other official NAICS codes:

distributing film and video productions only (See 512120 Motion picture and video distribution)
mass duplication of audio and video recordings (See 334610 Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media (MEX))
providing post-production services, including motion picture laboratories (See 512190 Post-production and other motion picture and video industries (MEX))
videotaping special events (See 541920 Photographic services (MEX))

Official Illustrative Examples

Primary activities officially recognized by Census Bureau / Statistics Canada:

music video production production of television show programs or commercials

Complete Index of Activities (10 recognized activities) ▼

animated film production with distribution

films, motion picture production with distribution

motion picture and video production

motion picture production and distribution

motion picture studios, producing motion pictures and videos

music video production

music video, production with distribution

production of instructional films, movies and animated cartoon films

production of television show programs or commercials

production of television show programs or commercials (except in broadcast studios)

Official data

Feature	Description
Official name	North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2022
Issuing authority	U.S. Census Bureau with OMB, Statistics Canada, and INEGI
Tax authority	Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Purpose	Statistical business classification and federal contracting (SAM.gov, SBA standards)
Used in	SAM.gov registration, SBA size determinations, IRS tax classification, SEC EDGAR (via SIC crosswalk)
Active since	2022 (current edition)
Hierarchy level	Sector (2-digit)
Source	https://www.census.gov/naics/