Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing, motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials.
Canadian industry
512110 Motion picture and video production
Production de films et de vidéos
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Motion picture and video production |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 51211 - Motion picture and video production |
| International correspondence | J5911 |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and Quebec Law 25 authorities |
Exclusions
- distributing film and video productions only (See 512120 Motion picture and video distribution)
- mass duplication of audio and video recordings (See 334610 Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media (MEX))
- providing post-production services, including motion picture laboratories (See 512190 Post-production and other motion picture and video industries (MEX))
- videotaping special events (See 541920 Photographic services (MEX))
Examples
- music video production
- production of television show programs or commercials
- animated film production with distribution
- films, motion picture production with distribution
- motion picture and video production
- motion picture production and distribution
- motion picture studios, producing motion pictures and videos
- music video production
- music video, production with distribution
- production of instructional films, movies and animated cartoon films
- production of television show programs or commercials
- production of television show programs or commercials (except in broadcast studios)
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
music video productionproduction of television show programs or commercialsanimated film production with distributionfilms, motion picture production with distributionmotion picture production and distribution
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: J5911
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 512110
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
512110
Motion picture and video production
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 512110 Motion picture and video production. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
512110
music video production
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as music video production. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 512110 Motion picture and video production to a business file.
03
512110
production of television show programs or commercials
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as production of television show programs or commercials. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 512110 Motion picture and video production to a business file.
04
512110
animated film production with distribution
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as animated film production with distribution. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 512110 Motion picture and video production to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 512110Motion picture and video production
Commonly confused with
512120 — Motion picture and video distribution
distributing film and video productions only (See 512120 Motion picture and video distribution)
334610 — Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media
mass duplication of audio and video recordings (See 334610 Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic a...
512190 — Post-production and other motion picture and video industries
providing post-production services, including motion picture laboratories (See 512190 Post-producti...
541920 — Photographic services
videotaping special events (See 541920 Photographic services (MEX))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
J5911Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
US NAICS reference512110 - Motion Picture and Video Production
Source row
512110Motion picture and video production
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 512110 cover?
Motion picture and video production: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing, motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials.
Which level of the hierarchy is 512110?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 512110?
It rolls up to 51211 Motion picture and video production.
Should I stop at 512110 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 512110?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 512110?
Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 512110 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 12 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Streaming media, Data processing, Platform services, Telecom operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 512110?
Yes. The page shows J5911 Motion picture, video and television programme production activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Motion Picture and Video Production.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.