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Credit Correction Appeal - Ref # 260227-155418-139000

Hello IMDb Team, I am the Director and Producer of the title The Visit (tt3802224). I am trying to correct a 2014 credit for 'Assistant Director' which is a misattribution. The individual currently listed (Gandhi, Shayar) is not the correct person for this credit.
I have tried to correct the name to 'Smithee, Alan (I)' via the edit form (Ref # 260227-155418-139000), but it keeps getting rejected as 'Unable to Verify.'
As the creator and copyright holder, I have set the film to Private and it is no longer in distribution. Therefore, there is no public link to 'verify' the error. I am requesting an employee manual override to move this credit to the Alan Smithee pseudonym to resolve this professional misattribution. Thank you.
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1 month ago

Hi, Aditya:

Sorry, if Shayar Gandhi was credited on screen with his name when the film was released (as is the case), it cannot be changed to Alan Smithee a posteriori.

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Hi ljdoncel, To clarify, the 2014 listing contains a legacy data entry error from a bulk upload. As the Director and Producer of the project, I am the only one with access to the production records. Since the film was pulled from distribution years ago and is no longer public, the current digital listing is a misattribution that I am trying to rectify. I am requesting the correction to Smithee, Alan (I) to ensure the database accurately reflects the professional identities associated with this title.

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Hi, Aditya:

IMDb pages list credits according to the on-screen titles of the first public release. If Shayar Gandhi's name appeared when you uploaded the film to YouTube (which is verifiable), then it must stay in the database, regardless of whether the film is no longer available.

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28 days ago

ATTN: IMDb Staff — I am seeking a manual review for Ref # 260227-155418-139000.As the Director and Producer of this title, I am reporting a legacy misattribution from 2014. Since the film is no longer in distribution and the video is private, I am the only verifiable source for the production's records.I am requesting a manual update to the attribute (uncredited) for this entry. This maintains the database's historical record while accurately reflecting the film's current status and the individual's professional preference. Thank you for your assistance.

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28 days ago

Hello EchoesFilms

Our aim is to be the most complete and reliable source of movie, TV, and entertainment information on the web. In order to continue offering our users an accurate and trustworthy service, it is our policy not to alter or delete any kind of correct/factual information from our records.

Therefore, based on the original on screen end credits of the movie, the credit will not be changed since it is factual. This is why your contribution to change the name was rejected. 

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Hi Fran, Thank you for the clarification. I understand the policy regarding the 2014 release.However, as the Director/Producer and sole copyright holder, I am requesting a compromise to reflect the project's current status. Since the film is no longer in distribution and the master version I maintain does not feature this credit, could you please manually update the entry with the attribute (uncredited)?This maintains the historical record of the individual's involvement (which satisfies the database) while accurately reflecting the film's current version and the individual's professional preference. Thank you for your help with Ref # 260227-155418-139000.

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As mentioned in our previous reply, it is our policy not to alter or delete any kind of correct/factual information or credit from our records.

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Hi, Aditya:

Since the film is no longer in distribution...

Again, Shayar Gandhi was credited on screen when the film was in distribution online (which can be easily confirmed), so the current status doesn't matter...

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We regret that we have not been able to address your concerns to your satisfaction, or take the actions you have requested regarding information listed on our site.

Our customer service department will not be able to offer any additional insight or action on these matters.

Thank you for your understanding.