NAICS Industry Group 5121: Motion Picture and Video Industries

Industry group

Definition

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the production and/or distribution of motion pictures, videos, television programs, or commercials; in the exhibition of motion pictures; or in the provision of postproduction and related services.

Code facts

Codes under it
4
Contract awards
181 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$69,931,685 In FY2025

NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date -$207,915
FY2026 $45,955,148
FY2025 $69,931,685
FY2024 $100,723,202
FY2023 $72,429,598

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 National Capitol Contracting, LLC $9,214,052
2 BLN LLC $4,934,737
3 PCI Productions LLC $4,205,655
4 Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. $3,681,754
5 Metrostar Systems, LLC $2,942,327
6 Zayas Hendrick Mediaworks LLC $2,390,882
7 Multi Media Marketing Associates, Inc. $1,894,192
8 Outpost Studios Corp $1,329,100
9 Motion Picture Licensing Corporation $1,280,711
10 Trifilm Pictures LLC $1,120,000

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Department of Health and Human Services $12,096,899
2 Air Force Department of Defense $6,204,916
3 Department of the Treasury $6,162,618
4 Department of the Army Department of Defense $4,413,677
5 US Agency for Global Media $3,226,900
6 Department of State $2,323,541
7 Department of the Navy Department of Defense $2,035,082
8 Department of Commerce $1,751,901
9 Department of Veterans Affairs $1,592,562
10 Export Import Bank of the US $864,526

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Virginia $16,411,866
2 New York $6,360,269
3 California $6,147,403
4 Maryland $4,626,593
5 Florida $3,127,402
6 Georgia $1,825,208
7 District of Columbia $1,644,224
8 Pennsylvania $606,721
9 Mississippi $544,838
10 Arizona $490,896
11 Oregon $309,310
12 Ohio $256,891
13 Utah $177,901
14 Missouri $141,765
15 Colorado $130,718
16 Connecticut $126,850
17 Minnesota $105,741
18 Kentucky $85,298
19 Washington $27,634
20 Texas $25,400
21 Illinois $6,766
22 Alabama $3,473
23 Massachusetts $3,000
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 5121 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
1/75 Drone Filming Solicitation · US Special Operations Command
Sol_75H70727Q00006_Recruitment Video Production Services – The Jicarilla Service Unit Solicitation · Indian Health Service
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Amendment 0002 – Cancellation Notice Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00076 – Recruitment Video Production Services Solicitation · Indian Health Service
AGU TV film series - webedge Special Notice
10-Miler Audio/Visual Solicitation · Air Force Space Command (USAF)
PA-American Cinema Roadshow (Star Wars 50th Anniversary) Limited / Sole Source Justification · Department of State —
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Funding for production of high-quality OST Federal Award Notice · National Nuclear Security Administration —
Remote DVD Kits Solicitation · Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFIMSC)
NHOTIC Media Digitization, Baker City, OR Award Notice · Oregon-Washington Region (BLM) · 140L4326Q0091 —
DAFL DVD Point Plan Solicitation · Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFIMSC)
Burden Sharing SAF/IA Solicitation · District Washington (HAF)
NAMRU Marketing Video - Amendment 0001 Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
TACOM - Command Video Production Special Notice · Department of Defense
NHOTIC Media Digitization, Baker City, OR Solicitation · Oregon-Washington Region (BLM) · 140L4326Q0091
Digital Storytelling Services for the Bemidji Area Office Solicitation · Indian Health Service
Instructional Video Series for Advanced Vascular Repair Techniques Pre-Solicitation
DVD Remote Kits Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFIMSC)
Single Source Justification for Freedom 250 American Film Screening Event Limited / Sole Source Justification · US Embassy Bangkok (DOS) —
Vectrona VoxC2 Special Notice · Marine Corps (Navy)
ASEE-TV Five-Minute Film Production Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Solicitation- Recruitment Video Production Services – The Jicarilla Service Unit Solicitation · Indian Health Service
Professional Video Production and Photography Services for the U. S. Embassy Abu Dhabi Solicitation · US Embassy Abu Dhabi (DOS)
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Small Business Set Aside for Community Outreach & Recruiting Video Production per attachments- CMMC Level 1 Required Solicitation · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy)
FREEDOM250 civic education digital content series J&a Limited / Sole Source Justification · Office of Acquisition Management —
Sources Sought- Recruitment Video Production Services – The Jicarilla Service Unit Pre-Solicitation · Indian Health Service
R499--Service - Tele-Town Hall - Veterans Affairs Omaha VA Pre-Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VHA)
VA DIV of bird HAB consrv duck stamp AV Award Notice · Fish and Wildlife Service · 140FS326Q0066 —
Master Synch Solicitation · Library of Congress
T006--Video Production BPA (VA-26-00037948) Award Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VHA) —
T006--Whole Healthcare Channel Subscriptions Brand Name or Equal to the C. A. R. E. Channel Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VHA)
Video Content Creation Solicitation · Department of State
Breezeline Cable Bulk Video Services Solicitation · Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR)
Video Productions and Audiovisual Support for Projects - Joint Task Force-National Capitol Region Solicitation · MICC Fort Sam Houston
Veterans History Project Anniversary Film Award Notice · Library of Congress —
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Video Robot Encoder - Library of Congress Award Notice · Library of Congress —
VA DIV of bird HAB consrv duck stamp AV Solicitation · Fish and Wildlife Service · 140FS326Q0066
30 FSS Employee Onboarding Video Pre-Solicitation · Air Force Space Command (USAF)
Audio/Visual and Media Support Services, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Sole Source SDVOSB Special Notice · Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VHA)
26-330 Animated Film on AOA Identification Solicitation · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Title: Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information pertaining to a new procurement to acquire Content Creation and Media Services for U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) (S-1) Pre-Solicitation · Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation
T006--Whole Healthcare Channel System Solicitation Cancelled Solicitation · Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VHA)
Multiple Award Schedule Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service · 47QSMD20R0001
Network video recorder Solicitation · US Embassy San Salvador (DOS)
T006--Video Production BPA Solicitation · VA Technology Acquisition Center
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Codes under 5121

Quick answers

What is NAICS 5121?

NAICS 5121 is Motion Picture and Video Industries, an industry group in NAICS 51, Information.

What codes are under NAICS 5121?

NAICS 5121 has 4 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 51211 Motion Picture and Video Production, 51212 Motion Picture and Video Distribution and 51213 Motion Picture and Video Exhibition.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 5121?

Federal contracts under NAICS 5121 obligated $69,931,685 in fiscal year 2025 and $288,831,718 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 5121?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 5121 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are National Capitol Contracting, LLC ($9,214,052); BLN LLC ($4,934,737); and PCI Productions LLC ($4,205,655).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 5121?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 5121 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Health and Human Services ($12,096,899), Air Force ($6,204,916) and Department of the Treasury ($6,162,618).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 5121?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 5121 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are T006 Film/Video Tape Production Services, R499 Other Professional Services and M1AB Operation of Conference Space and Facilities.

Where is the work under NAICS 5121 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 5121 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($16,411,866), New York ($6,360,269) and California ($6,147,403).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5121?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 5121 is 1/75 Drone Filming, solicitation from US Special Operations Command, posted November 3, 2026.

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