How do I cite a documentary in BibTeX?

To cite a documentary in BibTeX (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

How to Cite a Documentary in BibTeX (standard)

Learn how to cite documentary films and non-fiction films in BibTeX format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

BibTeX Reference List Format

Here is the standard BibTeX format for citing a documentary in your reference list:

BibTeX Example for a Documentary

A complete BibTeX reference for a documentary, formatted by the official BibTeX CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

@misc{2021Paper, year = {2021}, publisher = {Northlight Films}, title = {Paper trails}, type = {Documentary}, }

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your documentary.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the BibTeX (standard) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match BibTeX requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: bibtex.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a documentary in BibTeX?: To cite a documentary in BibTeX (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the BibTeX format for a documentary citation?: The BibTeX format for a documentary is: @misc{2021Paper, year = {2021}, publisher = {Northlight Films}, title = {Paper trails}, type = {Documentary}, }