Adding information (we call it 'data') to IMDb is a very simple process, just follow the instructions below and you'll be updating the site in no time.
Key Points
What Can I Add?
Adding Data: Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9
Titles + Swiki Data
Key Points
What Can I Add?
There are dozens of data sections available for you to update:
As you can see, you'll be spoilt for choice when deciding what data to add to the site!
Names
New NamesName Corrections
Name Splits
Alternative Names
Biographical Information
Birth NameNickname
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Biography
Books About This Person
Biographical Movies
Portrayed in Other Movies
Other work
Bio-Trivia
Real Life Quotes
Salary
Where Are They Now?
Marriage Details
Trademark
Press Interviews
Articles in the Media
Magazine Pictorials
Magazine Cover Photo
Links to Other Sites
Miscellaneous
Official Sites
Image / Photos
Sound Clips
Video Clips
Other Data
Gender
Cast + Crew
Actor/Actress CreditsAnimation Department
Art Department
Art Directors
Assistant Directors
Camera and Electrical Department
Casting Department
Casting Directors
Cinematographers
Costume Department
Costume Designers
Directors
Editorial Department
Editors
Makeup Department
Music Department
Producers
Production Designers
Production Managers
Set Decorators
Sound Department
Special Effects
Stunts
Transportation Department
Thanks
Visual Effects
Writers
Company Credits
Production CompaniesDistributors
Sales Representatives / ISA
Special Effects Companies
Miscellaneous Companies
Basic Title Data
Certificate (ratings)Color / Black & White
Country of Origin
Languages
Release Dates
Running Times
Sound Mix
Plot Information
Plot OutlinesPlot Summaries
Genres
Keywords
Fun Stuff
QuotesTrivia
Goofs
Soundtracks
Crazy Credits
Alternate Versions
Movie Connections
Links to Other Sites
Miscellaneous LinkOfficial Sites
Image / Photos
Sound clips
Video clips
External Reviews
Trailers
Posters
Box Office + Business
BudgetOpening Weekend
Gross
Weekend Gross
Trailers
Admissions
Theatrical Rentals
Production Dates
Filming Dates
Copyright Holder
Technical Info
Film LengthFilm Negative Format
Printed Film Format
Aspect Ratio
Cinematographic Process
Camera
Laboratory
Literature
Screenplay / TeleplaysOriginal Literary Sources
Adaptation of Literary Sources
Related Books
Production Process Protocols
Interviews
Printed Media Reviews
Essays
Other Literary Information
Other Data
Alternate TitlesTitle Attributes
Filming Locations
Production Status
Taglines
Title Correction
Cast / Crew Verification
Swiki Data
Plot OutlinesPlot Synopsis
Character Pages
Character Biography
Movie FAQs
Parental Guide
The next section contains the step-by-step guide to adding data (including images to illustrate the various steps along the way)
STEP 1
Become a Registered User
STEP 2
Find the Name Page (Example) or Title Page (Example) you want to update or correct. (Use the search box at the top of every page)
STEP 3
Once you're on the relevant NAME or TITLE page, scroll and find the 'EDIT PAGE' button. (Example)
STEP 4
Click 'EDIT PAGE'. This will take you to a list of the data sections available to update or correct. (Example)
STEP 5
Scan the list and find the section/s you wish to update or correct. NOTE: You can select as many sections here as you like.
STEP 6
Now, it's time to read the relevant data submission guide, which will outline the relevant policy/formatting rules you'll need to follow when adding data. For example, if you want to add a plot summary, you would read the Plot Summaries submission guide before proceeding. Then:
STEP 8
In both cases outlined in step 7 above, you will then arrive on the EDITING PAGE, which will contain boxes for you to fill out.
- If you're ADDING Cast Members, you'll have a NAME and CHARACTER box to fill out. (Example). Simply enter the data (in this case, the name of the actor, and the character played), and click CHECK THESE UPDATES (Example)
- If you're CORRECTING existing data, you will find a drop-down list on the left side of the page with three options: KEEP, CORRECT and DELETE (Example)" >(Example). Again, chose the relevant option, then click CHECK THESE UPDATES.
- If you're DELETING data, you'll arrive on the delete page, where you will need to enter a reason why the credit is being deleted, after which you click CHECK THESE UPDATES (Example)
- If you're CORRECTING data you'll have boxes to fill out for the relevant corrections, after which you click CHECK THESE UPDATES (Example)
STEP 9
Whether you're adding or correcting, after clicking CHECK THESE UPDATES (if you've done everything right), the box with the data you've submitted will turn GREEN, and you'll be ready to submit your data. Simply click Submit These Updates (Example)
NOTE: If you've made any formatting/policy errors, you will receive a warning message outlining what you need to fix. (Example). Just acknowledge these messages, make the relevant changes, and click RE-CHECK THESE UPDATES.
That's it! You'll receive an email notification of the data you've submitted, and it will then go through to our Data Managers for processing.
IMPORTANT: Titles + Swiki
New Titles and Swiki Data are submitted through a slightly different (but still straightforward) interface. You can find guides for these below:
Swiki Sections (Character Bios, Character Pages, Parental Guide, Movie FAQs, Plot Synopsis)