Classification sub-group 505-05 - Film and music production

Industry sector 5 – Transportation, communications and storage

Rate risk category 20%

Actors and entertainers are exempt from mandatory coverage.

Please refer to relevant exclusion excerpt from The Workers Compensation Act (the Act) under Regulation 169/2008 below.

Included	Similar but classified elsewhere
Video production and/or distribution of motion pictures, animated films, television shows or commercials, instructional videos. All workers associated with the production behind the camera are included in coverage. Coverage for “front of the camera” workers (i.e., actors, extra’s, etc) and independent contractors (e.g. writers, directors, etc) is optional. (For information on the terms and conditions for Optional coverage for these individuals, refer to the Appendix “A” – Film and Television Companies of the administrative guidelines for WCB Policy 35.20.10, Classification of Employers into Industry Sectors and Sub-Groups.)	Television stations that produce and broadcast their own films or shows are found under 505-02 – Radio and television broadcasting.
Production of radio shows or commercials.	Producing and broadcasting radio shows or commercials as part of operating a radio station, is found under 505-02 – Radio and television broadcasting.
Operation of a film exchange (distribution of motion pictures to theatres).	Mass production of compact discs or cassettes is found under 315-10 – Manufacturing brooms, brushes and plastic material. Showing movies in theatres or live theatre productions are found under 710-02 – Theatres.
Music distribution Music Men (or Disc Jockeys) – provide sound shows (which may include mobile light shows) for socials, weddings, parties, night clubs, restaurants or discotheques. Karaoke operators	Sale or rental of audio/visual equipment for temporary use (e.g., trade shows, concerts, etc), with or without on-site technicians, is found under 503-11 – Audio visual services. Rental of karaoke machines (no operator) are found under 610-03 – Light commercial equipment rental services.
Operation of a recording studio. (All workers are covered with the exception of music arrangers.)	Recording and broadcasting live music on radio is found under 505-02 – Radio and television broadcasting.

Relevant Exclusion(s): Schedule A, Regulation 169/2008, WCA

3 Athletes and entertainers, including artists and music arrangers.