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The on screen credit rule for (archive footage) for documentaries and talk shows

In the archive footage guide (https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/archive-footage/G4X4TVH6HXYBW8WM?ref_=helpart_nav_13#), the first and most important rule is that if someone is "credited on screen", the appearance qualifies for an (archive footage) listing on IMDb. In the credit order guide (https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/credit-order/G8QZ9QSY5EVKAPNF?ref_=helpms_helpart_inline#) it is said that for documentaries and talk shows, identification via spoken name also means an appearance is credited. Am I right in assuming that this means that for documentaries and talk shows, the "on screen credit rule" means that an appearance qualifies for an (archive footage) listing on IMDb if the person is credited on screen but also if the person is only identified via spoken name? If so, can this be added to the "on screen credit rule" please?

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@Michelle​ Yes, your example is a correct scenario. Thanks for checking. Happy holidays!

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@Michelle: Any word on this yet?

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Can someone remove the Solved tag and explain how/why it was attached to this thread in the first place?

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Hi Marco - My apologies for the delay with this one. I have now confirmed that as long as the individual appears on-screen and their name is spoken/referenced, the 'archive footage' credit is eligible. More information about our Archive Footage guidelines can also be found on our Help Guide: https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/archive-footage/G4X4TVH6HXYBW8WM?ref_=helpsrall# Cheers!

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@Michelle: Thanks a bunch for the answer. Good to know! That being said, I think this should be added to the "on screen credit rule" of the archive guide. (So can someone remove the Solved tag again please?)

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@Marco- A request has been filed to the respective team. Once there is further information, we'll post it below.