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.
Credits by Format
Feature Films
Produced By/Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer/Line Producer
Associate Producer
Production Manager
Production Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Post Production Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Associate Producer
Visual Effects Production Manager
Visual Effects Coordinator
Additional credits applicable to television movies only:
Co-Executive Producer
Supervising Producer
Producer
Feature Films (Animated)
Produced By/Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Line Producer
Production Manager
Production Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Associate Producer
Post Production Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Associate Producer
Visual Effects Production Manager
Visual Effects Coordinator
Feature Films (Documentary)
Produced By/Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Line Producer
Co-Executive Producer
Supervising Producer
Production Manager
Production Coordinator
Segment Producer
Field Producer
Story Producer
Archival Producer
Associate Producer
Post Production Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Short Films
Produced By/Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Line Producer
Production Manager
Production Coordinator
Associate Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Associate Producer
Visual Effects Production Manager
Visual Effects Coordinator
Additional credits applicable to documentary/non-fiction genre:
Segment Producer
Field Producer
Story Producer
Archival Producer
Episodic Television (Scripted)
Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer
Supervising Producer
Produced By
Line Producer
Producer
Co-Producer
Production Manager
Production Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Associate Producer
Post Production Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Associate Producer
Visual Effects Production Manager
Visual Effects Coordinator
Non-Fiction Television
Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer
Supervising Producer
Line Producer
Producer
Co-Producer
Senior Producer
Supervising Field Producer
Field Producer
Segment Producer
Production Manager
Production Coordinator
Associate Producer
Supervising Story Producer
Senior Story Producer
Story Producer
Archival Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Associate Producer*
*Post production
Digital Short Form
Executive Producer
Producer
Co-Producer
Line Producer
Production Manager
Production Coordinator
Associate Producer
Post Production Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Associate Producer
Visual Effects Production Manager
Visual Effects Coordinator
Additional credits applicable to limited to unscripted formats (e.g., documentary/non-fiction):
Segment Producer
Field Producer
Story Producer
Archival Producer
Immersive Media
Executive Producer
Producer
Senior Producer
Production Manager
Production Supervisor
Associate Production Manager
Associate Producer
Production Coordinator
Post Production Producer*
Post Production Supervisor*
Post Production Coordinator*
Visual Effects Producer*
Visual Effects Production Manager*
Visual Effects Coordinator*
*Specific to productions with linear workflow.
Special Venues
Video Games
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.