How to Cite a Movie or Film in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite a movie or film in IEEE format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
IEEE Reference List Format
Here is the standard IEEE format for citing a movie or film in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Director, dir., Title of Film. Place: Production Company, Year.
IEEE Example for a Movie or Film
A complete IEEE reference for a movie or film, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
[1] A. Sorrentino, The long corridor, (2018).
Matching in-text citation: [1]
IEEE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
[1]
Narrative
In [1], the film illustrates...
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your movie or film.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the IEEE (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 IEEE requirements.
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