The Top500-Lexicon

· production of theatrical and non-theatrical motion pictures whether on film, videotape or disc for direct projection in theatres or for broadcasting on television:

· production in a motion picture studio, or in special laboratories for animated films or cartoons, of full-length films, documentaries, shorts etc., for public entertainment, for advertising, education, training or news information

· processing of motion picture film

· publishing of motion picture film

· supporting activities such as film editing, cutting, dubbing etc.

· activities of sound-recording studios

· distribution of motion pictures and videotapes to other industries but not to the general public, including sale or rental of movies or tapes to other industries, as well as activities allied to the distribution of films and videotapes such as film and tape booking, delivery, storage etc.

· buying and selling of motion picture and video distribution rights

· film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as audio and video tape, CD or DVD reproduction from master copies, see 2230

· retail trade of tapes, see groups 521, 523, 525

· wholesale of blank videotapes, see 5152

· wholesale of recorded videotapes, see 5139

· renting of tapes to the general public, see 7130

· film processing other than for the motion picture industry, see 7494

· activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 7499

· activities of own account actors, cartoonists, directors, stage designers and technical specialists, see 9214