5512 Motion Picture and Video Distribution
This class consists of units mainly engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing motion pictures and videos. These products are distributed (through leasing and wholesale channels) to a range of exhibitors such as motion picture theatres and television stations using a variety of visual media.
- Parent group
- 551 Motion Picture and Video Activities
- Edition
- 2006 Revision 2.0
- Status
- Active
What this code includes
This class consists of units mainly engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing motion pictures and videos. These products are distributed (through leasing and wholesale channels) to a range of exhibitors such as motion picture theatres and television stations using a variety of visual media.
Activities and examples
- Film distribution
- Motion picture and video distribution
- Motion picture leasing
- Motion picture library operation (stock footage)
- Television program distribution
Exclusions and references
- the mass duplication of audio and visual media - see ANZSIC 1620 (Reproduction of Recorded Media)
- wholesaling pre-recorded video tapes and/or discs - see ANZSIC 3739 (Other Goods Wholesaling n.e.c.)
- retailing video cassettes and discs - see ANZSIC 4242 (Entertainment Media Retailing)
- hiring pre-recorded video cassettes, DVDs and other pre-recorded media - see ANZSIC 6632 (Video and Other Electronic Media Rental and Hiring)
Classification hierarchy
- ANZSIC
- J Information Media and Telecommunications
- 55 Motion Picture and Sound Recording Activities
- 551 Motion Picture and Video Activities
- 5512 Motion Picture and Video Distribution
Correspondence mappings
Related ATO BIC codes
Other classes in this group
- 1620 Reproduction of Recorded Media the mass duplication of audio and visual media is classified there.
- 3739 Other Goods Wholesaling n.e.c. wholesaling pre-recorded video tapes and/or discs is classified there.
- 4242 Entertainment Media Retailing retailing video cassettes and discs is classified there.
- 6632 Video and Other Electronic Media Rental and Hiring hiring pre-recorded video cassettes, DVDs and other pre-recorded media is classified there.
- 5511 Motion Picture and Video Production Sibling class in the same ANZSIC group.
In this section
- 5511Motion Picture and Video Production
- 5512Motion Picture and Video Distribution
- 5513Motion Picture Exhibition
- 5514Post-production Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Activities
Official source
- Official source
- ABS detailed classification page
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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