Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
What this code covers
Use this class for motion picture, video and television programme production activities when the main activity includes Production of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual and television programme elements and Production of advertising films. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- production of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual and television programme elements
- production of advertising films
- production of animated audiovisual works
- production of television or video news programmes
- film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as reproduction of audio and video recordings on physical media from master copies, see 18.20
- wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- post-production activities, see 59.12
- Compare with 18.20, 46.49, 47.69 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - production of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual and television programme elements
- - production of advertising films
- - production of animated audiovisual works
- - production of television or video news programmes
- - production of vlogs
- - production of video podcasts
- - film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as reproduction of audio and video recordings on physical media from master copies, see 18.20
- - wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- - retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- - post-production activities, see 59.12
- - reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12
- - processing motion picture film, see 59.12
- - sound recording and recording of audiobooks, see 59.20
- - television broadcasting, see 60.20
- - creating a complete television channel programme, see 60.20
- - film processing, excluding processing motion picture film, see 74.20
- - activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 74.99
- - rental of videotapes and DVDs to the general public, see 77.22
- - real-time (i.e. simultaneous) closed captioning (e.g. of live television performance meetings or conferences), see 82.99
- - activities of independent cartoonists, see 90.12
- - activities of independent actors, see 90.20
- - activities of independent stage designers and other support activities to the performing arts, see 90.3
- - activities of independent directors, see 90.39
- - Production of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual and television programme elements
- - Production of advertising films
- - Production of animated audiovisual works
- - Production of television or video news programmes
- - Film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as reproduction of audio and video recordings on physical media from master copies
- - Wholesale of recorded media
- - Retail sale of recorded media
- - Post-production activities
What is NACE 59.11 used for?
Use NACE 59.11 for motion picture, video and television programme production activities when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for motion picture, video and television programme production activities when the main activity includes Production of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual and television programme elements and Production of advertising films. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 59.11?
Typical examples include Production of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual and television programme elements, Production of advertising films, and Production of animated audiovisual works.
When might 59.11 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as reproduction of audio and video recordings on physical media from master copies, see 18.20 and wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 59.11?
Compare 59.11 with 18.20 Reproduction of recorded media, 46.49 Wholesale of other household goods, and 47.69 Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods n.e.c. when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for reproduction of recorded media when the main activity includes Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings and Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for wholesale of other household goods when the main activity includes Wholesale of woodenware, wickerwork and corkware, etc. and Wholesale of bicycles, electric bicycles, monowheels, hoverboards, kickscooters, including related parts and accessories. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for retail sale of cultural and recreational goods n.e.c. when the main activity includes Retail sale of recorded media and Retail sale of musical instruments, scores and related accessories (e.g. strings, music stands, metronomes). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities when the main activity includes Motion picture, video or audiovisual and television programme post-production activities and Editing, titling, subtitling credits, closed captioning. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy and Sound recording service activities, including the production of recorded (i.e. non-live) radio programming, audio podcasts, as well as audio for film, television, books, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities when the main activity includes This complete television programme can be either broadcast by the producing unit or produced for transmission by a third-party operator of transmission facilities (for example, cable companies, satellite television providers). and The programming may be of a general or specialised nature (for example, narrowcast formats such as news, sport, education, youth-oriented programming), may be made freely available to users or may be available only on a subscription basis.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for photographic activities when the main activity includes Commercial and consumer photography: and Portrait photography for passports, schools, weddings, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for all other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Business brokerage activities, i.e. arranging for the purchase and sale of small and medium-sized businesses, including professional practices, but excluding real estate brokerage and Appraisal activities other than for real estate and insurance (for antiques, jewellery, etc.). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for rental and leasing of other personal and household goods when the main activity includes Rental of all kinds of household or personal goods (except recreational and sports equipment), to households or industries: and Textiles, wearing apparel and footwear (e.g. curtains, costumes, wedding dresses and shoes). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other business support service activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Fundraising organisation services on a contract or fee basis and Court reporting or stenotype recording services. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for visual arts creation activities when the main activity includes Activities of independent artists (e.g. sculptors, painters, cartoonists, calligraphers, engravers, etchers) and Digital forms of visual arts creation. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for activities of performing arts when the main activity includes It includes: and Live stage productions (theatrical presentations, concerts, operas, dances and others):. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for support activities to arts creation and performing arts when the main activity includes Operation of arts facilities and sites and Other support activities to arts and performing arts. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other support activities to arts and performing arts when the main activity includes Support activities to the performing arts for production of live stage presentations (e.g. theatrical presentations, concerts, opera, dance, other stage productions): and Activities of producers, stage-set designers and builders, scene-shifters, lighting engineers, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for motion picture and video distribution activities when the main activity includes Acquiring copyrights or distribution rights (e.g. for film and audiovisual works) and Distributing productions (e.g. film and audiovisual works to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for motion picture projection activities when the main activity includes Activities of motion picture or audiovisual projection in cinemas, in open air or other projection venues. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for motion picture, video and television programme activities when the main activity includes Buying and selling of motion pictures or other audiovisual production distribution rights are also included.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 59.11 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 59.11 Motion picture, video and television programme production activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.