Include Musician Names in Movie End Credits


Include Musician Names in Movie End Credits
The Issue
I am a passionate music lover and movie enthusiast. Often, the music in movies makes or breaks the movie, and I find myself wanting to know more about the musicians behind these beautiful scores. However, it is disheartening to see that their names are rarely included in the end credits. These talented individuals deserve recognition for their contributions.
In an era where we celebrate transparency and credit where it's due, it is surprising that this practice isn't standard in the film industry. According to a study by Berklee College of Music, only 10% of top-grossing films include detailed musician credits even though end credits will often include less prominent roles such as set painters and limo drivers. This lack of recognition not only deprives musicians of deserved acknowledgment but also prevents audiences from discovering artists they may love.
This petition calls on film studios, producers and directors to ensure that every musician who contributes to a movie's soundtrack is credited appropriately in the end credits. By signing this petition, you are supporting fair recognition for all artists involved in creating our beloved movies' soundtracks.
Please sign this petition today and help us bring deserved recognition to these unsung heroes of cinema!
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The Issue
I am a passionate music lover and movie enthusiast. Often, the music in movies makes or breaks the movie, and I find myself wanting to know more about the musicians behind these beautiful scores. However, it is disheartening to see that their names are rarely included in the end credits. These talented individuals deserve recognition for their contributions.
In an era where we celebrate transparency and credit where it's due, it is surprising that this practice isn't standard in the film industry. According to a study by Berklee College of Music, only 10% of top-grossing films include detailed musician credits even though end credits will often include less prominent roles such as set painters and limo drivers. This lack of recognition not only deprives musicians of deserved acknowledgment but also prevents audiences from discovering artists they may love.
This petition calls on film studios, producers and directors to ensure that every musician who contributes to a movie's soundtrack is credited appropriately in the end credits. By signing this petition, you are supporting fair recognition for all artists involved in creating our beloved movies' soundtracks.
Please sign this petition today and help us bring deserved recognition to these unsung heroes of cinema!
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The Decision Makers
Petition created on December 22, 2023