IMDb Expands Professional Credit Categories, Enhancing Recognition for Entertainment Industry Roles

IMDb and IMDbPro Add 12 New Professional Credit Categories and Expand Voice Actor Credits, Advancing Recognition for Essential Entertainment Professions

Mumbai, India, 07th November, 2025: IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, has announced a major update to enhance visibility and recognition for entertainment industry professionals. The platform has introduced 12 new dedicated professional credit categories on IMDb and IMDbPro name and title pages.

In addition, IMDb now accepts credits for dubbing foreign-language versions of movies and TV shows a move that opens new global opportunities for professionals in this field to showcase their work.

Developed through extensive consultation with industry bodies 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, these updates represent IMDb’s continued commitment to inclusivity and accurate representation across all entertainment crafts.

The new credit categories include: Choreography, Color Department, Craft Services, Health and Safety Department, Intimacy Coordination, Legal, Production Department, Production Finance and Accounting, Property Department, Publicity, Puppetry, and Voice Actor – Dubbing.
With these additions, IMDb now features 45 professional credit categories, making it easier for audiences, peers, and employers to identify and connect with talent across disciplines.

“Our vision is to ensure every profession involved in making movies and TV shows receives equal recognition,” said Nikki Santoro, CEO of IMDb. “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.”

“IMDbPro’s commitment to recognizing the many professionals whose creativity and dedication make film and television possible is an important step toward building an inclusive reflection of our industry,” added Sean Astin, President, SAG-AFTRA.

The expansion also recognizes the growing global popularity of dubbed content, with IMDb now accepting dubbing credits in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Migration of existing credits to the new categories will be completed by November 9, 2025 (11:59 PM PST).

Industry leaders welcomed the move as a milestone in professional recognition:

• Mandy Moore, Emmy Award-winning choreographer and Choreographers Guild Executive Board Member, 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.”

• Kevin Shaw, President, Colorist Society, remarked, “This update acknowledges the unique role colorists play in modern filmmaking, from production through final delivery.”

• Jeffrey Johnson, President, Property Masters Guild, added, “Recognizing Property Masters highlights the artistry and collaboration that bring every movie and TV show to life.”

The new categories also empower IMDbPro Premium members to further enhance their discoverability, with nearly 500 profession options now available to accurately represent their specialties.

“From dubbing performers and puppeteers to intimacy coordinators and choreographers, every professional contributes to the magic of storytelling,” said Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator. “These updates mark a meaningful step toward ensuring every contributor is visible and valued.”

With this initiative, IMDb continues its mission to create a more complete and inclusive reflection of the entertainment industry, ensuring that every professional—on-screen and behind the scenes—receives the credit they deserve.