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IMDb++

Overview​

IMDb++ is a hyper-detailed film scene annotation and discovery platform. Unlike IMDb, which catalogs movies at a high level (actors, directors, plot), IMDb++ focuses on completionist-grade scene-level and object-level details. The core mission is to let fans and creators map every frame's where and what — and then explore, share, and physically visit those real-world locations.

Key Features​

1. Scene Geotagging​

  • Exact filming location markers for specific scenes.
  • No vague locations — pinpoint the exact ridge, alley, building, or lake shown on screen.
  • Google Maps-style interface to browse and filter scene locations.
  • Enables fans to physically visit the spots used in films.

2. Timestamp-Based Annotations (Like SoundCloud Comments)​

  • Annotate a movie at specific timestamps.
  • Tag objects, locations, props, or contextual notes linked to moments in time.
  • Browse a visual timeline like SoundCloud's comment interface for music tracks.
  • Crowd-driven conversation layer over film moments.

3. Object-Level Tagging​

  • Frame-by-frame tagging of specific visible elements:
    • Vehicles (e.g., "2002 BMW i3")
    • Plants, animals, architecture, clothing, weapons, or set pieces.
  • Enables rich search capabilities:
    • "Find every movie scene featuring a 2002 BMW i3"
    • "Show me all films with eucalyptus trees"

4. Crowd Verification & Trust​

  • Users contribute original annotations.
  • Others confirm or correct them.
  • Confidence scoring based on number of confirmations.
  • Reputation system rewards:
    • First finders
    • Most confirmations
    • Reliable editors

5. For Creators (Viral Engagement Layer)​

  • Creators can integrate IMDb++ into their content:
    • "Today, we’re visiting the lake from the 2001 Disney Motocross movie. Here’s the clip. Here’s the location. Now it’s in IMDb++!"
  • Audience links directly to scene entries.
  • Creators gain their own profile pages and contributor credits.
  • Drives a viral loop:
    1. Creator features scene →
    2. Audience visits IMDb++ →
    3. Fans confirm/add tags →
    4. Data gets richer →
    5. More creators use IMDb++ as a tool.

Why People Contribute​

1. Exploration & Discovery​

"Where exactly is that lake from my favorite scene? I want to go there."

  • Fans and film tourists want to experience locations IRL.
  • Feeds into travel culture, road trips, and bucket lists.

2. Completionist Satisfaction​

"I want every warboy vehicle from Mad Max: Fury Road tagged. Every tree, every weapon, every lizard."

  • Gives film superfans a way to obsess over details.
  • Similar appeal to 100% completion in video games.

3. Collaborative Problem-Solving​

"Nobody knows where this scene was filmed? Let’s solve it together."

  • Community-based detective work:
    • One narrows it down to a region.
    • Another cross-references landmarks.
    • Someone visits and confirms.
  • Solving cinematic mysteries is rewarding.

4. Recognition & Credibility​

"I was the first to geo-confirm this waterfall from The Revenant."

  • Contributor profiles showcase:
    • Original tags
    • Confirmations given
    • Scenes solved
  • Leaderboards, badges, and creator credit add social clout.

Audience​

  • Movie tourists & location chasers
  • Completionists & wiki-style editors
  • Film gearheads (cars, weapons, clothing)
  • YouTubers / TikTok creators making content around film locations
  • Fan communities wanting deep engagement beyond IMDb basics

Tagline​

"Every scene has a place. Discover it. Visit it. Tag it. IMDb++."