IMDb Adds Intimacy Coordination, Dubbing and More Categories

IMDb has added 12 new professional credits including intimacy coordination, choreography, craft services, puppetry, voice actor dubbing and more.

Previously, these credits were grouped under the “additional crew” section. The other new credit categories are: color department; health and safety department; legal; production department; production finance and accounting; property department and publicity.

With these additions, IMDb now features 45 professional credit categories.

This marks a step towards greater visibility for all entertainment industry professionals. Additionally, IMDb now accepts credits for dubbing foreign-language versions of movies and TV shows, creating new opportunities for these professionals to showcase their work globally.

These enhancements were developed through ongoing consultation with leading industry organizations including the Choreographers Guild, Colorist Society, I.A.T.S.E. Local 161, I.A.T.S.E. Local 871, National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), Property Masters Guild, and SAG-AFTRA. IMDb will continue to expand professional credit categories and recognition opportunities based on industry feedback.

IMDb CEO Nikki Santoro said, “Our vision is to ensure every profession involved in making movies and TV shows receives equal recognition. We’re grateful to our IMDbPro customers and industry collaborators who helped shape these updates, and we look forward to continuing this important work together.”

Sean Astin, who was elected SAG-AFTRA president in September, said, “When our members work on a production, it’s important that they be credited in the right way — not just because it feels good to see our names connected to our titles, but because it’s a professional resource that the community looks to, to be informed. It’s important that IMDbPro has made this commitment to recognizing the many professionals whose creativity and dedication make film and television possible. This is an important step toward creating an accurate and more inclusive reflection of the industry we all create, and we thank them for working to ensure that every contributor to a production is visible and valued in their own right.”

Mandy Moore, Executive Board Member of Choreographers Guild, said, “Having the choreography credit category on IMDb and IMDbPro is a sign of respect for our profession and the value we bring to the entertainment industry. We are excited and grateful to see one of the collective goals of our community realized.”

The Colorist Society has long been advocating for the role of the color finishing artist champions the new credit category. Kevin Shaw, president of the Colorist Society, head of Color at Mission, Colorist, and Consultant said, “This makes it easier to identify talented colorists and supports the work of the Colorist Society to advance the art of color grading through collaboration and knowledge sharing. Our members are united by their passion and commitment to the craft and will be thrilled that this new credit category recognizes the unique role we play in modern filmmaking, from the earliest stages of production through final delivery.”

Similarly, Molly Merrell, President of I.A.T.S.E. Local 161 echoed the sentiments. She said, “I.A.T.S.E. Local 161 supports this launch because coordinators and accountants spend countless weeks making sure productions run smoothly; assist other departments with their needs; make the impossible happen with little notice; and more. To have the production department and production finance and accounting credit categories added to IMDb and IMDbPro means we are an equal member of the film crew who contribute just as much as anyone else.”

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, noted the progress and meaningful step this recognition meant to showcase the breadth and diversity of the creative work that goes unrecognized. Crabtree-Ireland said, “From dubbing performers and puppeteers to intimacy coordinators, choreographers, and so many others, every professional contributes to the magic of storytelling. While these updates directly impact some of our members today, we know this is just the beginning. We look forward to future enhancements that will recognize additional roles — those that have long been grouped under ‘additional crew’ — and ensure that every contributor to a production is visible and valued in their own right. This progress represents an important step toward a more accurate and inclusive reflection of the industry we all help create, and we are proud to continue collaborating with IMDbPro to elevate and celebrate the full spectrum of talent that brings stories to life.”

IMDb has begun migrating existing credits to the new categories, with updates expected to be complete by Nov. 9 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

In addition, the expanded options for dubbing credits reflects the growing global popularity of international content and audience interest in the professionals who perform these roles. Credits are now accepted for dubbing into the following languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.