TheyMadeThat – an IMDB for everything, and not just for movies
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TheyMadeThat – an IMDB for everything, and not just for movies launched on April 25, 2016 with 13 votes, #1,761 of 4,301 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
In plain words
TheyMadeThat is a database platform that catalogs creative work and the people behind it across all industries, functioning as an IMDB-style directory beyond just films. It serves as a professional network where users can discover who created what and build portfolios of their work. The platform is currently in alpha testing and positions itself as an alternative to LinkedIn, allowing professionals to document their contributions across various fields.
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