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NAICS 512199, industry

NAICS 512199: Other motion picture and video industries

NAICS 512199 is the industry code for other motion picture and video industries. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for technology and start your application when you are ready.

What 512199 covers

Other motion picture and video industries include film libraries, casting for film, film processing and other services allied to motion pictures.

Included in this code

  • Film libraries
  • Film archives selling footage
  • Motion picture film processing
  • Film booking agencies

Businesses that use 512199

Stock footage libraryFilm booking agency

Financing for this trade

Film service businesses use equipment loans for processing and archive gear, receivables lines for studio clients and SBA 7(a) loans for buyouts. Lenders look at contract backlog and how concentrated revenue is among a few studios.

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Is 512199 the right code for a film industry services company?

Yes, if your film industry service does not fit production, distribution, theaters or postproduction. Check those codes first. If your work overlaps, also read the definitions for 512191 (teleproduction and other postproduction services) and 512120 (motion picture and video distribution), then choose the code that matches your largest source of revenue.

What is the SBA size standard for 512199?

The SBA size standard for 512199 is $29M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A film industry services company at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

What financing do film service businesses use?

Typical tools are SBA 7(a) loans, equipment loans and receivables lines. Stock footage libraries may borrow against licensing revenue. Lenders review contracts and recurring revenue. A broker who works with many lenders can line up bank, SBA and alternative offers side by side, which often matters more than chasing the lowest headline price.

What does NAICS 512199 cover?

Other motion picture and video industries. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 51 Information, 512 Motion picture and sound recording industries, 5121 Motion picture and video industries, 51219 Postproduction services and other motion picture and video industries.

What financing do NAICS 512199 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for technology businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 512199?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.