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What does with and and mean in movie credits?
An actor may receive “last billing”, which usually designates a smaller role played by a famous actor. They are usually credited after the rest of the lead cast, prefixed by “and” or “with”.
Why do credits say with or and?
“With” and “And” are usually indicative of a brokered deal showing that the cast member is very popular or an important actor or other such, but may not have a large part in the movie. On a TV show it may indicate the same; big star, small part, or a guest star spot for that particular episode.
What should I include in credits?
The most common movie opening credits order is:
- PRODUCTION COMPANY presents (distributor)
- a PRODUCTION COMPANY production (producer)
- a FILMMAKER film.
- Film Title.
- Lead Cast.
- Supporting Cast.
- Casting Director.
- Music Composer.
What are credits in movies?
Credits play at the beginning and end of nearly every film. The opening credits inform the audience which studios or production companies were involved in making the film, and they run the names of the major stars in the cast.
How do movie credits work?
The opening credits inform the audience which studios or production companies were involved in making the film, and they run the names of the major stars in the cast. The end credits, which appear after the final scene of a film, list everyone involved in the production.
What dies a film producer do?
A producer is the person responsible for finding and launching a project; arranging financing financing; hiring writers, a director, and key members of the creative team; and overseeing all elements of pre-production, production and post-production, right up to release.
Why do celebrities start production companies?
Although many actors begin producing in order to take control of their career destinies in front of and behind the camera, others are simply interested in expanding the quality and scope of the industry.
What is the value of film credits?
Credits have different long-term value attached to them, as residuals and money paid to a writer from the future exploitation of a film are based on the credit that writer received. This is why writers often fight for credits, and why they sometimes take movies to arbitration in order to get…
Why do writers fight for credits in movies?
Credits have different long-term value attached to them, as residuals and money paid to a writer from the future exploitation of a film are based on the credit that writer received. This is why writers often fight for credits, and why they sometimes take movies to arbitration in order to get the credit they feel they deserve.
What is the difference between “&” and “and” in credits?
Every detail matters: “&” and “and” mean two different things, for instance (writers connected with “&” are a writing team, while those connected with “and” are not). Generally, different credits represent how much of what you see on screen came from any particular writer.
What is a screenplay by credit?
This credit goes to writers who physically wrote drafts or scenes that are included in the final version of the movie. “Screenplay by” can only be shared by three people or three teams of people.