ISIC 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

• 591 Motion picture, video and television programme activities
• 592 Sound recording and music publishing activities

What 59 includes

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

What 59 excludes

• Third party on-demand streaming distribution services and downloads , (see division 60), activities of independent musicians and actors (including influencers appearing in vlogs), directors, stage designers and other support activities for performing arts (see section S), wholesale and retail sales of audio and video recordings on physical media (see section G); and video disc rental (see section O).

59 in other systems