512191 — Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
Description
This U.S. 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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Mass duplicating video discs, tapes, and film--are classified in Industry 334610, Manufacturing and
- Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media;
- 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, other media broadcast and streaming outlets, and exhibitors--are classified
- in Industry 512120, Motion Picture and Video Distribution; and
- Formatting content, provided by a customer, for streaming and providing hosting and infrastructure support
- on behalf of the content owner, generally on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 518210,
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 512191 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $39,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 512100 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 512 → 5121 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production (via SIC1987:7819→NAICS1997:512191→2002:512191→2007:512191→2012:512191→2017:512191→2022:512191)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 512191:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5121
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 512191 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 512191 is 'Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is $39,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 512191?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 512191 is $39,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 512191?
NAICS code 512191 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7819 - Services Allied to Motion Picture Production.