IMDbPro

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

IMDbPro provides essential information and tools for entertainment industry professionals to grow their careers, expand networks, and access contact info, attachments, and updates on in-development projects.

Target Customer

Entertainment industry professionals seeking visibility and opportunities, including actors, directors, producers, casting directors, script supervisors, and other production personnel.

Key Differentiator

Trusted by industry leaders with input from professionals; access to in-development projects, attachments, agent contacts, and mutual connections; mobile app for on-the-go use; premium page management and networking features.

Implementation Timeline

Includes a 30-day free trial; value can be realized during the trial period and ongoing with continued membership.

Pain Points

1Finding reliable contact information for agents, managers, and decision-makers.
2Tracking in-development projects, new attachments, and opportunities to land roles or collaborations.
3Showcasing work and maintaining an up-to-date, premium IMDbPro page with demos, reels, and known-for credits.

Key Features

1Track in-development projects and new attachments
2Access contact information for agents and industry associates
3View mutual connections to land opportunities
4Premium page management: add images, demo reels, and optimize the name/filmography page
5Mobile app for iOS and Android with on-the-go access to news, industry information, and contacts
6Lists and tracking to organize opportunities and inspiration
7Primary profession setting to influence search ranking and display order
8Group plans and discount options

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Director
2Actor
3Writer/Director
4Script Supervisor
5Indie Producer
6Casting Director
7CEO

Client Results

1Expanded network and opportunities in entertainment
2Better visibility to decision-makers and agents
3More efficient on-set access to industry information and contacts
4Improved ability to cast projects and manage personal/professional pages

Competitive Advantages

1Industry-specific network and data (development projects, attachments, agent contacts)
2On-the-go accessibility via IMDbPro mobile app
3Credible testimonials from established industry professionals
4Premium page management and customization for self-promotion
5Potential savings and flexibility through group plans

Key Benefits

1Expand your professional network

2Discover and track in-development projects

3Access agent and industry contact information

4Showcase your work with premium page features

5Stay informed with industry news and insights via mobile

Case Studies & Success Stories

Spike Lee testimonial

Case #1

Director credits IMDbPro as essential for obtaining credits and expanding professional connections.

Hayley Law testimonial

Case #2

Actor notes connections grow every time she uses IMDbPro.

Brett Haley testimonial

Case #3

Writer/Director states IMDbPro helped him cast his movies.

Dawn Gilliam testimonial

Case #4

Script Supervisor describes IMDbPro app as a necessity for on-set access to news, industry information, and contacts.

Orian Williams testimonial

Case #5

Indie producer highlights IMDbPro for timely industry news and insights.

Katie Piel testimonial

Case #6

Casting Director notes on-the-go access to IMDbPro while working on set.

Mike Farah testimonial

Case #7

CEO of Funny Or Die emphasizes long-term use of the STARmeter chart since 2008.

Dacre Montgomery testimonial

Case #8

Actor states IMDbPro app has quickly become indispensable.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

IMDbPro Premium is a membership service providing essential information and tools for navigating a career in entertainment, including exclusive insights, tracking of in-development projects, contact information for agents, and premium page management. The product is available via a mobile app and offers group plans, with a 30-day free trial.

Target Market

Entertainment industry professionals seeking to advance their careers and visibility, including actors, directors, producers, casting directors, and other production personnel.

Unique Value Proposition

A trusted, industry-driven resource offering up-to-date project data, professional contacts, and on-the-go access to networking and promotion tools tailored for entertainment professionals.

Technical Requirements

IMDbPro is available on iOS and Android; requires a paid membership after the 30-day free trial.

Pricing Model

Subscription-based: Individual plans start at $19.99 per month or $149.99 annually (IMDbPro). The IMDbPro app page lists an annual price of $12.50/month billed annually ($149.99) and a monthly price of $19.99/month. There is a 30-day free trial for new members. Group plans are also offered.

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