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Monday, May 26th, 2025 3:29 PM

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Having trouble getting my credit approved

I am trying to add my writer credit to the film below but it got rejected once and the second time I submitted with explanation it seems to be lost and not updated…can anyone help me? IMDb update receipt #250524-180618-333000 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (1 item submitted) Writer Adds Name: Gencarelli, Mike Attribute: (additional material) (uncredited)

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Hi mgencarelli- Thanks for posting the submission reference number! Taking a look, I can see that it is still pending revision by our editors. Depending on several factors, submissions may take more time to be processed. You can keep a look at our Data Processing Times page: https://contribute.imdb.com/times?ref_=helpms_ch_ci_processing to follow up on the status of any further backlog of data and any current data processing as well. Will also note that in order to get filmography credits added and for our editors to verify the information, additional supporting evidence needs to be submitted within the contribution. Depending whether if you are credited on screen or not, there are different types of evidence that can be submitted. For more detailed information on how to submit evidence for credit verification, you are welcome to review our following Help Guide: https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/contribution-information/how-can-i-submit-additional-verification-for-a-credit-submission/GN93ME9NVXHVE36E?ref_=helpms_helpart_inline# If there were to be further problems with this other submission once it is reviewed, I recommend to attach the respective supporting evidence as highlighted on our guide above and you can re-submit it. Cheers!

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Problem is that this was 25 years ago, don’t have much proof anymore but I certainly did submit those pages to the script. Please let me know

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@mgencarelli- Thanks! As the submission is still pending revision, our editors will take a look at it.

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I honestly really appreciate your response! Means a lot

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Declined yet again!! #250524-180618-333000 What can we do here? I have no proof from 1998 left hahaha I submitted those pages of the script all the way back then from an email address that no longer exists.

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@mgencarelli- We reviewed the submission but without substantial evidence to verify the role, we cannot accept the credit.

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So what do I need to get then??

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Hi mgencarelli - I understand it was over 25 years ago, and evidence might be hard to come by. However, since your name wasn't credited on-screen for the role, we will need to verify the information before we can approve. Ideally, the kind of evidence that would be useful is a media article from a reputable source that mentions the role, a copy of any contract or pay statement for the work, etc. All forms of evidence we consider are listed on the help guide my colleague referenced earlier.

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I did it for free was never paid and it is not credited...that is why I listed it as (Additional Material) (Uncredited)...what do I do then?

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Uncredited means I don’t have credit for the film. I did it because I knew the director and I was helping out. What can we do to get this setup?

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Hi mgencarelli - Thanks for the additional information. As mentioned already, without substantial evidence that verifies your participation in an official capacity on the film, we won't be able to accept the credit. I understand this isn't the outcome you are seeking, however, we must be able to verify the accuracy of the information, and unfortunately, if there is no evidence to support the role, we cannot list it. You can find more information about credit eligibility on our FAQ: https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/imdb-credit-eligibility-faq/GXMWNMB8LQCZYFH8?ref_=helpsrall# Thanks for your understanding.