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Who are you?

Baseline StudioSystems is the world's leading provider of film and television information. Based in Santa Monica, the company serves a customer base that includes every major studio, broadcast network, representation firm and media outlet in North America. Founded in 1982, Baseline StudioSystems is a part of The New York Times Company.

Why have I never heard of Baseline?

Until recently Baseline exclusively served the industry's largest entities: studios, networks, agencies and other major entertainment and media firms. In the pre-Internet age our information was accessed via special terminals that were hard-wired to phone lines or hand-installed on the computer networks operated by these companies. The cost to provide the service was prohibitive; correspondingly our reach was limited to executives working at the largest companies.

The advent of the Internet allowed Baseline to expand its customer base to include individuals and smaller firms. We further expanded our reach by combining with leading film/TV information providers Studio Systems Inc and FilmTracker.com. Finally our newly established data syndication business again extended our reach outside the professional community to include consumers and film buffs the world over.

Baseline is widely recognized within the entertainment industry as the leading and most trusted provider of industry intelligence.

Why should I submit my projects and credits to Baseline?

Placing your information in Baseline is the most effective way to ensure your work history reaches the people who matter most. Our subscription clients include every major studio, broadcast network, producer and talent agency, among them

• Universal
• Fox
• Warner Brothers
• Paramount
• Sony
• Disney

• DreamWorks
• MGM
• NBC
• CBS
• ABC

In all, Baseline's services over 1,100 corporate clients. In addition our credits archive feeds to a growing number of syndication clients including: Yahoo! Movies and TV, Yahoo! UK, Variety.com, MSN UK, Lycos, NYTimes.com, Hollywood.com, E! Online, Turner Classic Movies, Comcast, Real.com and Allocine. In keeping your profile up-to-date with Baseline you are keeping both industry professionals and a global audience of film fans abreast of your work.

How long does it take to get my projects in the database?

Due to the overwhelming amount of information we receive on a daily basis, it may take some time to review, verify and enter your information. However, if the information you submit is within our scope, verifiable, and complete, we will make every effort to enter it in a timely manner.

How can I see my current credits and projects in the database?

Once we have entered your information we will be happy to provide you a complimentary day-pass to The Studio System so you can see how your profile is displayed to the professional community.. The Studio System is the industry's database of record, used daily by over 1,100 media and entertainment companies and thousands of entertainment professionals worldwide.

I’m interested in learning more about these databases used by the industry. What does it cost to subscribe?

We offer multiple subscription tiers that accommodate the needs of everyone from studio heads to independent filmmakers. For more information please visit www.blssi.com.