Film & Media Studies: Websites

While IMDb has come to be recognized as the world's most comprehensive source of film data, many non-contributing users are unaware of the means by which information is added to the database. IMDb essentially accepts data submissions from any individual who acquires a login and submits information using the site's submission pages.

This information is then reviewed by an IMDb data manager, who decides whether or not 1.) to post the information on the website; 2.) to send the submitting party an email requesting further documentation or clarification; or 3.) to ignore or set the submission aside indefinitely.