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What qualifies a film on IMDb?
If you worked on a film, video, TV show, episode, or game that is already listed in the database and you received on-screen credit, you should be eligible to be listed on IMDb. If we list the title but your name or credit does not yet appear on its IMDb page, you are welcome to submit it for inclusion.
What does V stand for in movies?
(TV) = made for TV (TV-movies, pilots, TV specials) (V) = made for video or direct-to-video release.
How do you add a movie title to IMDb?
Completed Film or TV series titles can be added either by using the “Edit Page” button on your name page, or directly via the New Title Form. Once the page loads, enter the name and year and select the “Film” or “Made for TV” option.
Can you put short films on IMDb?
In order to add your title, we need evidence that it meets our criteria for inclusion as described on that page. For feature films/shorts/etc this generally means either a theatrical release open to the public, a screening at a qualifying selective/competitive film festival or a showing on non-local TV.
Can student films go on IMDb?
Likewise, most student film projects that are only screened for the rest of your class aren’t eligible. However, you can become eligible by submitting your 48HFP film to an IMDb-eligible festival by the means listed above. Once you know your film is eligible, it’s a pretty easy process to get it listed in IMDb.
What does uncredited mean on IMDb?
The word uncredited next to a name means that the person didn’t receive an on-screen credit — in other words, their name does not appear in the main or end titles of the film or show. A typical example is when a famous actor has an unbilled cameo appearance in a film or a background/extras role.
Why does IMDb stand for?
Internet Movie Database
The acronym “IMDb” stands for the “Internet Movie Database” but please refer to the company as “IMDb.”
What IMDb means?
IMDb, in full Internet Movie Database, Web site that provides information about millions of films and television programs as well as their cast and crew. The name is an acronym for Internet Movie Database. IMDb.com was incorporated in January 1996 and was purchased by Amazon.com two years later.
Do extras get IMDb credit?
How Do I Get An IMDb Credit? There will not normally be a credit for extras unless they did something notable as a featured extra. It is also possible to add yourself to a production’s listing. There is a simple IMDb form to complete.
What qualifies as a film?
A film, also known as a “movie” or a “motion picture,” is a series of moving images shown on a screen, usually with sound, that make up a story. Some people like to see new films at the theater as soon as they’re released.
Can SAG actors do student films?
Yes, it’s just a matter of who gets covered by a SAG-AFTRA contract. Under the Student Film and Ultra Low Budget Agreements, only the professional performers in the cast are covered. For non-union actors, there is no union eligibilty under the Micro-Budget, Student Film, or Ultra Low Budget Agreements.
Why are some actors not credited in movies?
Cameos are generally not credited because of their brevity, or a perceived mismatch between the celebrity’s stature and the film or TV show in which he or she is appearing. Many are publicity stunts. Some performers opt not to take credit for a project.