Basic Format:
* Author (Director): The director's name comes first. If you want to cite the screenwriter instead, put their name first.
* Year: The year the movie was released.
* Title: The title of the movie in italics.
* Production Company: Include the production company, if it's relevant.
* Format: Indicate the format if it's significant (e.g., DVD, Blu-ray).
* Location: (Optional) You can include the location if it's a special screening, but it's usually not necessary.
Example:
* For a film directed by Steven Spielberg:
* Spielberg, S. (Dir.). (2001). *A.I. Artificial Intelligence*. Warner Bros. Pictures. (DVD)
* For a film with a specific screenwriter:
* McQuarrie, C. (Screenwriter). (2015). *Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation* (Directed by Christopher McQuarrie). Paramount Pictures.
Key Points:
* Director: If you're discussing the director's work, list them as the author. If you're analyzing the screenplay, list the screenwriter.
* Production Company: If it's relevant to your discussion, include the production company after the title.
* Format: If you're citing a DVD or Blu-ray, include that information. You might also need to include the format if you're citing a particular streaming service.
* Multiple Directors: If the film has multiple directors, list them all in the order they appear in the credits.
* In-Text Citation: When you cite a movie in the body of your paper, use the director's last name and the year of release: (Spielberg, 2001).
Example of in-text citation:
"The visual effects in *A.I. Artificial Intelligence* (Spielberg, 2001) were groundbreaking for their time."
Other Considerations:
* Specific Scene: If you're referencing a specific scene, use the timecode or describe the scene in enough detail for your reader to find it.
* Streaming Service: If you're citing a film from a streaming service (e.g., Netflix, Hulu), you can include the streaming service name as part of the reference.
Remember: Always double-check your referencing style guidelines for specific requirements or conventions.