Meh. You don't get the list of every worker who was involved in the supply chain that ensured you got the laptop/tablet/phone/other device on which you are reading this. So, why is software or a developer special?
This doesn't mean film makers and other employers are or should be *forced* to do it.
If you want credit, feel free to negotiate the point. But there is no legal precedent for forcing it once you are paid for your work. By default, the work belongs to your employer once you are paid.
If you want that, write that in to your employment contract. No government entity forces credits to be on a movie. They are there because they're part of the contract.
I've seen games do this, they list the developers, artists, designers, etc... As part of the game credits and not just adventure. Make it part of your employment negotiating if it's an important factor.
Usually there's 2 reasons to do it. First you're a well known name and having your name there will increase profits. This allows you to demand higher pay for your name and better placement. Second you're a nobody but you want to be somebody so attaching your name allows you to build up industry credit.
Read the story about Hard Dean Anders for a funny contract about credits.
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If you want credit, feel free to negotiate the point. But there is no legal precedent for forcing it once you are paid for your work. By default, the work belongs to your employer once you are paid.
I've seen games do this, they list the developers, artists, designers, etc... As part of the game credits and not just adventure. Make it part of your employment negotiating if it's an important factor.
Usually there's 2 reasons to do it. First you're a well known name and having your name there will increase profits. This allows you to demand higher pay for your name and better placement. Second you're a nobody but you want to be somebody so attaching your name allows you to build up industry credit.
Read the story about Hard Dean Anders for a funny contract about credits.