NACE-BEL 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 the production of films, videos, or audiovisual works intended for direct theatrical release, broadcast on television, or streaming; ancillary activities (e.g., editing, cutting, dubbing, or converting content into video streaming formats); the distribution of films and other audiovisual productions to other branches of the industry, as well as the screening of films or other audiovisual productions. It also includes the purchase and sale of distribution rights for films or other audiovisual productions.
• This division also includes activities related to sound recording, namely: the production of (sound) masters, their release, promotion, and distribution; music publishing, associated with direct distribution to the public via streaming and download; and sound recording services in studios or other similar facilities.

What 59 excludes

• This division does not include the provision of streaming and download services not associated with content publishing (see division 60), the activities of independent musicians and actors, directors, stage directors and live performance support activities (see section S), the wholesale and retail trade of audio and video recordings on physical media (see section G), and video rental (see section O).

59 in other systems