How to Cite a Video

YouTube videos, films, documentaries, and online video content.

What You'll Need

Video Title
Director/Creator
Platform/Series
Date Released
URL

Identify the director as the primary creator. The production company and release year are typically in opening or closing credits.

Example Citations

APA
Orlowski, J. (2020). The Social Dilemma [Documentary]. Netflix.
In-text (Orlowski, 2020)
MLA Handbook (in-text citations)
Orlowski, Jeff. The Social Dilemma. Documentary. Netflix, 2020.
In-text (Orlowski)
CMOS 17e with Bluebook (notes and bibliography [14.19])
Orlowski, Jeff. The Social Dilemma. Documentary. Netflix, 2020.
Footnote Jeff Orlowski, The Social Dilemma, Documentary (Netflix, 2020).

Other Source Types

Website Book Journal Article Newspaper Article Book Chapter Thesis/Dissertation Report Podcast/Broadcast Magazine Article Software Dataset Patent Legal Case Legislation Bill Regulation Hearing Standard Treaty Conference Paper Manuscript Review Book Review Classic Work Reference Entry Dictionary Entry Encyclopedia Entry Periodical Collection Interview Speech Song Musical Score Graphic Figure Map Performance Event Pamphlet Article Document Post Blog Post Personal Communication