Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
59.13 Motion picture and video distribution activities
active
Includes
- acquiring copyrights or distribution rights (e.g. for film and audiovisual works)
- distributing productions (e.g. film and audiovisual works to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors)
Excludes
- film duplication and reproduction of audio and video recordings from master copies, see 18.20
- wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12
- video streaming distribution and download service activities not associated with its publishing, see 60.20
- management of copyrights and distribution rights for films, see 74.91
- rental of recorded media, see 77.22
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59.13 | Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activities | NACE Rev. 2 class 59.13 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 59.13 | 1:1 |
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 59.13 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 59.1 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |