NAICS 51212: Motion Picture and Video Distribution
NAICS industry
Code facts
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51
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512
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512
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51
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 7 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $4,470,547 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $14,845 |
| FY2026 | $1,673,000 |
| FY2025 | $4,470,547 |
| FY2024 | $9,499,419 |
| FY2023 | $7,387,974 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motion Picture Licensing Corporation | $880,246 | |
| 2 | Viacom International Inc. | $213,066 | |
| 3 | Entertainment Associates, Inc. | $145,143 | |
| 4 | Cogeco US Finance, LLC | $95,159 | |
| 5 | Universal City Studios Productions LLLP | $93,876 | |
| 6 | Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. | $79,174 | |
| 7 | CF Entertainment Inc. | $72,571 | |
| 8 | Storagelogic Of Maryland, Inc. | $18,810 | |
| 9 | CBS Studios Inc. | $16,191 | |
| 10 | The Associated Press | $12,563 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Media Activity | $552,996 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $459,212 | |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $373,164 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $112,872 | |
| 5 | Department of Energy | $77,831 | |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $61,461 | |
| 7 | Department of Transportation | $31,500 | |
| 8 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $18,810 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T015 General Photographic Services – Motion | $397,751 | |
| 2 | R707 Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition Support Services | $373,164 | |
| 3 | 6770 Film, Processed | $332,503 | |
| 4 |
DD01 IT and Telecom – Service Delivery Support Services: ITSM, Operations Center, Project/ |
$298,324 | |
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7E20 IT and Telecom – End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (HW/ |
$95,159 | |
| 6 | T005 Film Processing Services | $61,461 | |
| 7 | R498 Patent and Trademark Services | $31,500 | |
| 8 | R426 Communications Services | $29,130 | |
| 9 | J035 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Service and Trade Equipment | $18,810 | |
| 10 | DH10 IT and Telecom – Platform as a Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware | $17,713 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $880,246 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $327,035 | |
| 3 | California | $182,224 | |
| 4 | Utah | $145,143 | |
| 5 | Missouri | $79,174 | |
| 6 | New York | $12,563 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 51212 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 51212
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution | $39 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theaters, television networks and stations, other media broadcast and streaming outlets, and exhibitors.
Illustrative examples
- Animated cartoon distribution
- Film distribution agencies
- Film distribution, motion picture and video
- Film libraries, commercial distribution
- Motion picture distribution exclusive of production
- Motion picture film distributors
- Motion picture film libraries
- Tape distribution for television
- Television show syndicators
Quick answers
What is NAICS 51212?
NAICS 51212 is Motion Picture and Video Distribution, a NAICS industry in NAICS 51, Information.
What is the NAICS code for film distribution agencies?
The NAICS code for film distribution agencies is 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution. Its SBA small business size standard is $39 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for television show syndicators?
The NAICS code for television show syndicators is 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution. Its SBA small business size standard is $39 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for animated cartoon distribution?
The NAICS code for animated cartoon distribution is 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution. Its SBA small business size standard is $39 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 51212?
NAICS 51212 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 51212?
Federal contracts under NAICS 51212 obligated $4,470,547 in fiscal year 2025 and $23,045,786 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 51212?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 51212 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Motion Picture Licensing Corporation ($880,246); Viacom International Inc. ($213,066); and Entertainment Associates, Inc. ($145,143).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 51212?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 51212 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Media Activity ($552,996), Department of State ($459,212) and Department of Veterans Affairs ($373,164).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 51212?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 51212 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are T015 General Photographic Services – Motion; R707 Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition Support Services; and 6770 Film, Processed.
Where is the work under NAICS 51212 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 51212 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($880,246), Maryland ($327,035) and California ($182,224).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51212?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51212 is PA-American Cinema Roadshow (Star Wars 50th Anniversary), limited / sole source justification from Department of State, posted September 30, 2026.
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