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The Producers Guild strives to define and protect the integrity of the “producer” credit in our industry. While the definition of “producer” can mean different things depending on the type of media and the production responsibilities unique to each project, it is always a job that connotes a particular expertise and skill set.

The Producers Guild of America’s Code of Credits is intended to serve as a resource for the entertainment community. We hope that it will help to inform and educate producers and companies regarding the varied and involved work performed by producers across the industry so that appropriate producing credits and terms can be negotiated.


The information contained herein is for education purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. The Producers Guild of America, including its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and/or agents, is not involved in, and does not represent any producer(s) or producer group(s) in the negotiation of any specific producing credits and/or agreements. Such negotiations are exclusively between the producer(s), applicable companies, copyright owner(s), and/or their representatives. The PGA does not guarantee the accuracy, applicability, or comprehensiveness of these guidelines and is not responsible for any damages resulting from reliance on our guidelines.

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Producing Is A Job: The Producers Guild’s Policy on Producing Credits

In order to proactively address the misuse of producing credits, the Producers Guild has begun to codify into new policies some of the more challenging instances where producer credits may be marketed to the general public. We understand that financing independent projects is an extremely arduous endeavor. The Producers Guild supports the independent producing community and the appropriate use of crowdfunding platforms and other fundraising mechanisms.

However, the Producers Guild stands firmly against the offering of any “producer” credit in any form or the use of the word “producer” as part of any benefit or perk for campaign backers on public crowdfunding websites.

As a first step, a project supported by the sale or offering of any “producer” credit as a benefit or perk for campaign backers on public crowdfunding websites will not be recognized by the Producers Guild, regardless of an individual’s involvement, or lack thereof, in the campaign. Specifically, the Producers Guild will not recognize such projects as a basis to qualify for membership or leadership in the Guild, nor will such projects be evaluated for use of the Producers Mark (“p.g.a.”) or PGA Awards eligibility.

As of 9/24/2024