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512110 Motion Picture and Video Production

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing motion pictures, videos, television programs, or television commercials.

Average Jobs Employed		5
Average Loan Given		$59,096
Number of Loans Given		12751
Total Amount Loaned		$753,529,815

Producing motion pictures and videos on contract as independent producers are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;

Providing teleproduction and other postproduction services are classified in U.S. Industry 512191, Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services;

Providing video taping of weddings, special events, and/or business inventories are classified in Industry 54192, Photographic Services;

Providing motion picture laboratory services are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;

Providing mass duplication and packaging of video discs, tapes, and film are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing.

Acquiring distribution rights and distributing motion pictures and videos are classified in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution.

512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theaters, television networks and stations, and exhibitors.

Average Jobs Employed		4
Average Loan Given		$41,964
Number of Loans Given		1867
Total Amount Loaned		$78,347,628

Producing and distributing motion pictures and videos are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production;

Merchant wholesale distribution of blank video cassette tapes and discs are classified in Industry 423690, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;

Merchant wholesale distribution of prerecorded video cassette tapes and discs are classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers;

Providing mass duplication and packaging of video tapes and discs are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing;

Providing motion picture footage (via film libraries) to producers are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;

Renting video tapes and discs to the general public are classified in U.S. Industry 532282, Video Tape and Disc Rental.

Selling video cassettes and discs to the general public are classified in U.S. Industry 443142, Electronics Stores.

512131 Motion Picture Theaters

Average Jobs Employed		24
Average Loan Given		$108,178
Number of Loans Given		1375
Total Amount Loaned		$148,745,050

512132 Drive-In Motion Picture Theaters

Average Jobs Employed		9
Average Loan Given		$30,846
Number of Loans Given		99
Total Amount Loaned		$3,053,707

512191 Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized motion picture or video postproduction services, such as editing, film/tape transfers, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, and animation and special effects.

Average Jobs Employed		5
Average Loan Given		$88,443
Number of Loans Given		1396
Total Amount Loaned		$123,465,931

Mass duplicating video discs, tapes, and film are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing;

Developing and processing motion picture film are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries;

Providing audio services for film, television, and video productions are classified in Industry 512240, Sound Recording Studios.

Acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theaters, television networks and stations, and exhibitors are classified in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution.

512199 Other Motion Picture and Video Industries

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing motion picture and video services (except motion picture and video production, distribution, exhibition, and teleproduction and other postproduction services).

Illustrative Examples:

Motion picture film laboratories
Stock footage film libraries
Film preservation services

Average Jobs Employed		3
Average Loan Given		$39,929
Number of Loans Given		1517
Total Amount Loaned		$60,572,877

Renting wardrobes and costumes for motion picture production are classified in U.S. Industry 532281, Formal Wear and Costume Rental;

Renting studio equipment are classified in Industry 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing;

Casting actors and actresses with production companies are classified in U.S. Industry 561311, Employment Placement Agencies;

Motion picture and video production are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production;

Motion picture and video distribution are classified in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution;

Teleproduction and other postproduction services are classified in U.S. Industry 512191, Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services.

Motion picture and video exhibition are classified in Industry 51213, Motion Picture and Video Exhibition.

512230 Music Publishers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions in accordance with law and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print, or other media. Establishments in this industry represent the interests of the songwriter or other owners of musical compositions to produce revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements. These establishments may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners. Publishers of music books and sheet music are included in this industry.

Average Jobs Employed		4
Average Loan Given		$45,426
Number of Loans Given		1222
Total Amount Loaned		$55,511,180

Establishments primarily engaged as independent songwriters who act as their own publishers are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

512240 Sound Recording Studios

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio. This industry includes establishments that provide audio production and postproduction services to produce master recordings. These establishments may provide audio services for film, television, and video productions.

Average Jobs Employed		3
Average Loan Given		$33,814
Number of Loans Given		1170
Total Amount Loaned		$39,561,937

Record production and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings are classified in Industry 512250, Record Production and Distribution.

Providing mass duplication of recorded products are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing.

512250 Record Production and Distribution

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production (e.g., tapes, CDs) and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to the public. These establishments contract with artists, arrange and finance the production of original master recordings, and/or produce master recordings themselves, such as audio tapes/cassettes and compact discs. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording, or obtain reproduction and distribution rights to master recordings produced by others, and derive most of their revenues from the sales, leasing, licensing, or distribution of master recordings.

Average Jobs Employed		5
Average Loan Given		$56,209
Number of Loans Given		537
Total Amount Loaned		$30,184,263

Promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;

Providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances are classified in Industry 512240, Sound Recording Studios;

Mass duplication of recorded products are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing;

Merchant wholesale distribution of blank audio cassettes, tapes, and discs are classified in Industry 423690, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;

Merchant wholesale distribution of prerecorded audio cassettes, tapes, and discs are classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers;

Retailing records, tapes, and compact discs without producing recordings are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade;

Managing the careers of artists are classified in Industry 711410, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures.

Producing albums on contract as independent producers are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

512290 Other Sound Recording Industries

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing sound recording services (except record production, distribution, music publishing, and sound recording in a studio). Establishments in this industry provide services, such as the audio recording of meetings and conferences.