How to list your licensing credits on imdb

I was hanging out with another composer friend of mine recently and the topic of sync licensing came up.  My friend suggested that with as many licensing credits as I have (close to 1,000) that I should set up an IMDB page where I list all my credits.  He suggested this would lend even more credibility to my role within the sync licensing space and potentially help me get more placements.

I’m now in the process of listing myself on IMDB and I thought I would share with you all what I’ve learned about the process of listing yourself on IMDB.

Here are the steps involved in listing yourself on IMDB: 
To list yourself on IMDb as a musician with music licensing credits, you'll need to follow the platform's guidelines for creating a new page or adding credits to an existing page. IMDb is a comprehensive database for movies, TV shows, and the professionals who work on them, including musicians. Here's a general guide on how to get listed:

Create an IMDb Account: If you don't already have one, you'll need to create an IMDb account. Go to the IMDb website and sign up.
 
Search for Existing Credits: Before adding new information, search IMDb to see if any of your work or your name is already listed. Sometimes, credits are added by other members of the production team or fans.

Contribute New Information:

• If you are not yet listed on IMDb, you can add yourself by contributing new information. Go to the IMDb Contributor Zone and select the appropriate option to add a new name or credit.
  
  
• If you're adding credits for music licensing, you might be adding these under the soundtrack section or as part of the music department, depending on the nature of your contribution to the project.​

Select the Correct Category: When adding your credits, make sure to select the category that best represents your contribution. For music licensing, this could be under "Music Department" or "Soundtrack" depending on how your music was used.

Provide Verification: IMDb may require verification for the credits you're adding. This could include links to official sources like cue sheets, production notes, or other forms of proof that confirm your involvement in the project.

Submit and Wait for Approval: Once you've submitted your credits, there will be a review process. IMDb's data editors will review your submission to ensure it meets their guidelines. This process can take some time, depending on the volume of submissions they're handling.

Update Your Profile: After your credits are approved and you have a page, you can further enhance your IMDb presence by adding a biography, photos, and other relevant information to make your profile more comprehensive and appealing.

IMDbPro: For more visibility and control over your IMDb page, consider subscribing to IMDbPro. This service offers additional features such as the ability to upload photos, update your contact information, and more detailed control over your profile.
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IMDb values accuracy and completeness, so it's important to submit detailed and verifiable information about your credits. If you encounter any difficulties, IMDb provides help resources and support to guide you through the process.

If you have a significant amount of licensing credits, consider creating an IMDB page that you can send to prospective clients, supervisors, etc.  To be honest, in all my years licensing my music I’ve never once been asked for this, so it’s not exactly a pre-requisite to getting your music licensed.  But anything that helps you appear more credible and established is a good thing, which is why I’ve decided to add myself to IMDB.

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