59.130Level 5
Motion picture and video distribution activities
Explanatory note
This class includes:
- 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)
This class excludes:
- 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
Parent code
59.13Motion picture and video distribution activitiesChild codes3
59.13001Distribution (sale or rental) of motion picture films and video tapes to other units, but not to the general public59.13002Distribution-related activities such as the reservation, delivery and preservation of films59.13003Editing and distribution of films of all types on video tapes intended for the public