Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Brian DiMuccio


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The result was   delete. Existence is not notability. I've looked at every link provided in this debate, and not one of them satisfies the requirement of significant coverage in reliable sources to establish Mr. DiMuccio's notability. This is a discussion, not a vote, and I find the arguments in favour of deletion much more convincing. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 09:38, 25 May 2010 (UTC)

Brian DiMuccio

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Proposed deletion because "This writer hasn't received any attention and fails WP:BIO. he is mentioned in film lists for Little Witches, and that's it." Contested without improvements or reason in edit summary. 66 distinct Google hits for name plus ScriptGirl, no Google News hits for same search. Fram (talk) 09:20, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Actors and filmmakers-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 17:05, 10 May 2010 (UTC)
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 * Delete - No coverage in reliable sources to establish notability. No awards or honors to indicate that his writing work has distinguished him as a notable one. -- Whpq (talk) 16:13, 11 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Keep - I heard this writer speak at a SXSW Festival panel. He worked with Cameron creating online content for AVATAR  This alone makes him notable in my book. Also, I don't understand "is mentioned in film lists for Little Witches, and that's it" entry when 5 other feature writing credits easily verifiable on IMDB  His film The Demolitionist is a cult classic and was directed by frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator Robert Kurtzman. I also found this animated webseries he wrote for feature film HITMAN  --Sophiashredder (talk) 20:25, 11 May 2010 (UTC) — Sophiashredder (talk&#32;• contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.

 Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:02, 17 May 2010 (UTC)
 *  Keep  - A quick addendum...still baffled as to why this entry tagged for deletion. I followed several links that clearly establish DiMuccio as writer/producer of ScriptGirl show and co-writer of Questionable Advice Column in Script Magazine. He certainly seems to be a writer of some influence. As for his feature films not having garnered awards or honors, that is certainly not the only criterion by which artistic endeavors are judged worthy...as reflected by the bodies of work reflected on countless wiki bio entries. --Sophiashredder —Preceding undated comment added 23:59, 14 May 2010 (UTC).
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so consensus may be reached.


 * Keep -The claim that "....he is mentioned in film lists for Little Witches, and that's it" is patently false. Period. Dimuccio is clearly credited on the films listed on IMDB I've seen Voodoo, Little Witches and Moonbase and his name is correctly listed. The wiki article also provides a link to a Yankee Pot Roast article on the creation of Script Girl  and credits Dimuccio and Dino Vindeni. Not sure what all the controversy is - if you don't believe Brian Dimuccio didn't write these films, prove it. You can't just make these wild claims and run off. If Brian Dimuccio and Dino Vindeni didn't write these films, back it up. Syoungs (talk) 20:25, 11 May 2010 (UTC) — Syoungs (talk&#32;• contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic. }
 * Comment - Nobody is disputing that he has the listed writing credits. What is needed is significant coverage about him.  So far, all we have is apssing mentions and credit lists. -- Whpq (talk) 11:13, 20 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment - I disagree. Fram was clearly disputing the writer's credits. I think the verifiable credits and the body of work they represent are suitably notable for inclusion here. The notion that "coverage" equals "significance" is hugely depressing. By that standard, Paris Hilton is the most significant human being of the 21st century. No thank you. --SophiashredderSophiashredder (talk) 21:36, 20 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Keep - dimuccio is credited as writer & producer of scriptgirl. Ducati749 (talk) 22:32, 20 May 2010 (UTC) — Ducati749 (talk&#32;• contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.


 * Keep - LITTLE WITCHES written by Brian DiMuccio & Dino Vindeni was nominated for Best Film at the International Fantasy Film Festival a.k.a. Fantasporto in Portugal. Jorenee (talk) 23:34, 21 May 2010 (UTC) — Jorenee (talk&#32;• contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.


 * Keep Avatar "character spotlight" of Stephen Lang character "Col. Quaritch" found on You Tube. Brain DiMuccio listed as writer. Looks legit.Kwelles (talk) 00:27, 23 May 2010 (UTC) — Kwelles (talk&#32;• contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.


 * Comment - All that is being presented are writing credits. Nobody is disputing that he has done work.  What is needed is to establish that he is notable by Wikipedia guidelines.  This can be demonstrated through significant coverage in reliable sources.  A link to Youtube that shows a writing credit is not significant coverage.  Having writing credits listed in IMDB is not significant coverage.  The nomination for an award for one of the film he wrote is not a writing award, and a check of the nominees shows a list so long it looks like every film shown in the film festival was "nominated". -- Whpq (talk) 01:14, 23 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Comment - Sadly the above comment reflects an all too common but nonetheless disturbing bias against writers. Why, if "Little Witches" (one of the films that Mr. DiMuccio penned) and its cast all have wiki entries, shouldn't the creator of said material also be noted? There is a disheartening trend, regarding entertainment bio articles, of kow-towing to the almighty actor. How else can one explain the fact that no less than 29(!!!) ACTORS from that brilliant piece of filmmaking "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" have personal wiki bio entries? I've never heard of most of them, yet I don't see anyone clamoring for deletion of their articles. Perhaps the above user would be good enough to provide proof that all 29 are notable by Wikipedia guidelines as demonstrated through significant coverage in reliable sources? Failing that, I would hope he or she would come to realize that Mr. DiMuccio's body of work, though perhaps not to his or her personal taste, is demonstrably significant enough for inclusion here.Sophiashredder (talk) 09:46, 23 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Comment - And in regard to the YouTube link to the Avatar short that I included days ago and someone else reposted: I stand by my initial assertion that being the only writer other than James Cameron himself to have written for the characters of the top-grossing worldwide release of all time makes Mr. DiMuccio notable by ANY reasonable guidlines.Sophiashredder (talk) 10:10, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Reply - For any other editors reviewing this, the writing credit is not for Avatar, the movie, but rather for a 1 minute 33 second character spotlight clip. And the assertion of the above editor that "the only writer other than James Cameron himself to have written for the characters" appears to be contradicted by the very clip referenced as it gives writing credit to another writer as well.  In any case, none of this is relevant as all that this proves is that he was hired to do some writing for supplementary material.  -- Whpq (talk) 11:07, 23 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Reply - I didn't get that the comment was implying Dimuccio wrote Avatar and the reply to it has a suspiciously vindictive tone.Jorenee (talk) 23:01, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Strong Delete - nothing in the citations at all about him, a matter of a few words, no coverage.Off2riorob (talk) 17:32, 24 May 2010 (UTC)
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