ATECO 59—Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities

Where 59 sits

1. J Publishing, Broadcasting, and Content Production and Distribution Activities
2. 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities

Contains 2 narrower codes

• 59.1 Motion picture, video and television programme activities
• 59.2 Sound recording and music publishing activities

What 59 includes

• This division includes production of theatrical and non- theatrical motion pictures videos or audiovisual works whether for direct projection in theatres, for broadcasting or streaming; supporting post-production activities (for example, film editing, cutting, dubbing or conversion to video streaming formats); distribution of motion pictures and other audiovisual productions to other industries; as well as the projection of motion pictures or other audiovisual productions. Further included is the buying and selling of distribution rights for motion pictures or other audiovisual productions.
• This division also includes sound recording activities, in other words: the production of original (sound) master recordings, releasing, promoting and distributing them; the publishing of music, associated with its distribution directly to the public via streaming and downloads; sound recording service activities in a studio or elsewhere.

What 59 excludes

• Wholesale and retail sale of audio and video recordings on physical media, see section G
• Provision of streaming distribution services and downloads not associated with publishing of the content, see division 60
• Video rental, see section O
• Activities of independent musicians and actors, directors, stage designers and support activities for the performing arts, see section S

59 in other systems