Zak Forsman har en guide till krediter som han har postat på några webbplatser (se länk för order).
The order of [opening credits, or first part of the closing credits if opening credits are not used]* is determined by guild rules -- SAG, the DGA, WGA and other unions. The order in which credits are billed generally follows their importance to the film, just not linearly. First is usually the motion picture company, followed by the producer, then the 'a film by' credit. Then we see the Title followed by the cast. from there we reverse gears on the whole "order of importance" guideline and work backwards to the director...
Closing credits do not have any hard and fast rules that dictate how they need to be ordered. But there are conventions that have been established. If you intend to have no opening credits (something George Lucas left the DGA over) you basically put the Director, Writer and Producer credits first, then go down the line for the closing credits ... special consideration is given for "name" actors, often they are credited just before the title comes up. and again, you have a lot of wiggle room with closing credits. some films credit the entire cast first, before the director. you have options here.
* Betoning och förändringar, min.
Så galen, och förmodligen produktionsbolagets regler gäller. Som med de flesta saker i Hollywood kan allting förhandlas fram, så inget är satt i sten.
Den internationella filmskolan i Sydney har denna regel :
For all films produced at IFSS there must be a complete credit sequence built upon the template below. Obviously if your particular production did not have a particular role then it shouldnʼt be included; likewise specialist roles not mentioned below but of significance to the film should be added. What is important is that the essential order of roles below is maintained.
SAG-regler (9. Billing-Credits) :
(Theatrical) Films with a cast of 50 or less, all performers shall receive screen credit. All other films, not less than 50 performers shall be listed at the end of the film. Stunt performers need not be identified by role. Should the Producer fail to meet the requirements of either the billing or credit provisions, [damages provided].
Naturligtvis är de finare detaljerna inbäddade i kontrakt mellan Guilds och produktion och andra involverade företag, och är vanligtvis inte tillgängliga offentligt.