To cite a film in an academic paper or bibliography, you typically follow a specific citation style, such as APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association), or Chicago/Turabian. Here's how to cite a film in each of these styles:
1. **APA Style**:
Format: DirectorLastName, Initials. (Director). (Year). Title of film [Film]. Production Company.
Example: Spielberg, S. (Director). (1993). Schindler's List [Film]. Universal Pictures.
2. **MLA Style**:
Format: Title of Film. Directed by DirectorFirstName DirectorLastName, Production Company, Year of Release.
Example: Schindler's List. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Universal Pictures, 1993.
3. **Chicago/Turabian Style**:
Format: Title of Film. Directed by DirectorFirstName DirectorLastName. Year of Release. Production Company.
Example: Schindler's List. Directed by Steven Spielberg. 1993. Universal Pictures.
Choose the citation style that is required or preferred by your instructor or publication. Make sure to include all relevant information, such as the director's name, film title, year of release, and production company. If you're citing a specific scene or quote from the film, you may also need to include a timestamp or page number, depending on the citation style.