Motion picture and video distribution activities
What this code covers
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.
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.
- acquiring copyrights or distribution rights (e.g. for film and audiovisual works)
- distributing productions (e.g. film and audiovisual works to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors)
- film duplication and reproduction of audio and video recordings from master copies, see 18.20
- wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, 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.
- - acquiring copyrights or distribution rights (e.g. for film and audiovisual works)
- - distributing productions (e.g. film and audiovisual works to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors)
- - film duplication and reproduction of audio and video recordings from master copies, see 18.20
- - wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- - retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- - reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12
- - video streaming distribution and download service activities not associated with its publishing, see 60.20
- - management of copyrights and distribution rights for films, see 74.91
- - rental of recorded media, see 77.22
- - Acquiring copyrights or distribution rights (e.g. for film and audiovisual works)
- - Distributing productions (e.g. film and audiovisual works to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors)
- - Film duplication and reproduction of audio and video recordings from master copies
- - Wholesale of recorded media
- - Retail sale of recorded media
- - Reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution
What is NACE 59.13 used for?
Use NACE 59.13 for motion picture and video distribution activities when the main activity matches this scope: 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.
What are typical examples for 59.13?
Typical examples include 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).
When might 59.13 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to film duplication and reproduction of audio and video recordings from master copies, see 18.20 and wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 59.13?
Compare 59.13 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 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 patent brokering and marketing service activities when the main activity includes Brokering and marketing activities for patents and Management services for rights to industrial property (patents, licences, trademarks, franchises, 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 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.
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 59.13 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 59.13 Motion picture and video distribution 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.