Film and Television References

This page contains reference examples for film and television, including the following:

1. Film or movie
2. Film or movie, in another language
3. TV series
4. Episode of a TV show

1. Film or movie

Verrette, T. (Director). (2021). Zero gravity [Film]. Skylight Cinema; 20th Digital Studio.

• Parenthetical citation: (Verrette, 2021)
• Narrative citation: Verrette (2021)

• Provide the director in the author element of the reference, followed by the notation “(Director).”
• Provide the production company or companies in the source element of the reference. Separate multiple production companies with a semicolon.

2. Film or movie, in another language

Alfredson, T. (Director). (2008). Låt den rätte komma in [Let the right one in] [Film]. EFTI; Sveriges Television (SVT); Filmpool Nord; Sandrew Metronome; WAG; Fido Film; The Chimney Pot; Ljudligan.

• Parenthetical citation: (Alfredson, 2008)
• Narrative citation: Alfredson (2008)

• As in all references, if the original title of the work is a language different from that of the paper you are writing, provide a translation of the title in square brackets after the title and before the bracketed description and period.

3. TV series

Serling, R. (Executive Producer). (1959–1964). The twilight zone [TV series]. Cayuga Productions; CBS Productions.

• Parenthetical citation: (Serling, 1959–1964)
• Narrative citation: Serling (1959–1964)

• Provide the executive producer(s) in the author element of the reference.
• When there is one executive producer, use the notation “(Executive Producer).” When there are multiple executive producers, provide the notation once after all the producers’ names, the same as you would the notation “(Eds.)” for an edited book: “(Executive Producers).”
• Provide the year(s) during which the series aired in the date element of the reference.
• If the series is still airing at the time you are writing the paper, replace the second year with “present”: (2017–present).
• Provide the production company or companies in the source element of the reference. Separate multiple production companies with a semicolon.

4. Episode of a TV show

• Parenthetical citations: (Favreau & Filoni, 2019; Sherman-Palladino, 2018)
• Narrative citations: Favreau and Filoni (2019) and Sherman-Palladino (2018)

• Include the writers and directors for the episode. Include the contributor’s role in parentheses after each name.
• If one person performed multiple roles, combine the descriptions with an ampersand.
• Provide the season number and episode number after the title in parentheses.
• Provide the production company or companies in the source element of the reference. Separate multiple production companies with a semicolon.

Learn more

Film and television references are covered in the seventh edition APA Style manuals in the Publication Manual Section 10.12 and the Concise Guide Section 10.10

This guidance has been revised from the 6th edition.