eindrollen

Eindrollen is a Dutch term used in film, television and streaming to refer to the credits that appear at the end of a production. The endroll can be presented as a scrolling sequence or as a static list, and it serves to acknowledge the people and organizations involved in making the work. It typically includes cast and crew, production companies, distributors, music rights holders, and copyright notices. In practice, the exact presentation and length of the eindrollen vary by genre, platform, and contractual requirements.

A standard eindrollen order often begins with the principal cast, followed by supporting cast, and then key creative and technical personnel such as the director, writer, producer, composer, editors, and department heads (production, art direction, wardrobe, makeup, sound, and cinematography). Corporate information, financing credits, and licensing or distribution details may appear toward the end. Some productions include special thanks, tributes, or “in memoriam” sections. The endroll is frequently accompanied by music, and platforms may modify or shorten credits to fit pacing, while some films reserve longer or more prominent credits for traditional theatrical releases.

Etymology and usage notes: eindrollen is a common Dutch term for the closing credits, with aftiteling or eindcredits also in use. The word eindrollen emphasizes the rolling, end-sequence format, though in other industrial contexts the term can refer to different types of end-of-process rolls.