Getting your films onto IMDB at DVinfo.net

Doug Turner · July 22nd, 2004, 12:13 AM

Hi folks,

Has anyone had any luck getting their own features or shorts listed on IMDB?

I tried to list my recent short film, Tender Words, but got a reply a month later saying the application hadn't been looked at, as 1) I haven't supplied enough info and 2) It's not a high enough priority.

It's been a finalist in a couple of film fests and I've tried to put in as much info as possible... I'm guessing it's a low priority merely cos it's a short film.

Are there any tricks out there for raising the priority and getting it on IMDB?

Thanks, Doug.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · July 22nd, 2004, 02:41 AM

Keep trying, Doug.

It took them more effort to send you a letter than it did to put your film up in the database.

It took them a little while, but they finally got my (sole) credit up, and it was a short. (Hey hey, I'm one degree of separation from Napoleon Dynamite. And two away from Luc Besson.)

Steven-Marc Couchouron · July 22nd, 2004, 04:09 AM

It is extremely slow and difficult if none of your cast or crew have previous credits and are already in the database.

I had to wait well over 6 months before Shadow Girl was listed on imdb. I think what really helps speeding things up is if you can give them links to festival websites mentionning your film and/or online review sites. I have to say I was already listed as AD on imdb which probably also helped.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0415268/

July 22nd, 2004, 12:13 AM	#1
Doug Turner Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 43	Getting your films onto IMDB Hi folks, Has anyone had any luck getting their own features or shorts listed on IMDB? I tried to list my recent short film, Tender Words, but got a reply a month later saying the application hadn't been looked at, as 1) I haven't supplied enough info and 2) It's not a high enough priority. It's been a finalist in a couple of film fests and I've tried to put in as much info as possible... I'm guessing it's a low priority merely cos it's a short film. Are there any tricks out there for raising the priority and getting it on IMDB? Thanks, Doug.

July 22nd, 2004, 02:41 AM	#2
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Keep trying, Doug. It took them more effort to send you a letter than it did to put your film up in the database. It took them a little while, but they finally got my (sole) credit up, and it was a short. (Hey hey, I'm one degree of separation from Napoleon Dynamite. And two away from Luc Besson.) __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 22nd, 2004, 04:09 AM	#3
Steven-Marc Couchouron Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 110 Images: 5	It is extremely slow and difficult if none of your cast or crew have previous credits and are already in the database. I had to wait well over 6 months before Shadow Girl was listed on imdb. I think what really helps speeding things up is if you can give them links to festival websites mentionning your film and/or online review sites. I have to say I was already listed as AD on imdb which probably also helped. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0415268/ __________________ SMCproductions.com