The producer’s name will usually be the first name to appear in the film's opening credits. This is due to the producer, being the person who takes overall responsibility for the planning and the production of all aspects of the film; it is in fact, the producer’s film to offer to us.
It is usual for the next screen to show the name of the director who is responsible for the artistic and creative elements of the film. In the case of Superman, the next names to appear are those of two of the actors.
This is because they receive top billing; they are being used to attract an audience.
Generally, only people who have the ability to attract an audience, such as the well known “A List” actors will find their names featuring so prominently on either the credits or the film posters. Such as, Jennifer Lawrence in 'The Hunger Games'.
For example, we next see the director’s name followed by the title. We then move on to the other actors in the film, starting in this case with Christopher Reeve, the actor who plays the title role. The film then lists a further 11 supporting actors alphabetically before switching to the actors with smaller parts who are paired and move off the screen much more
quickly. In all, 17 actors’ names appear in the opening sequence.
After this, only important members of the crew receive their billing, so like Director of Photography, and not the Food Provider, since they did not have a significant impact on the making of the film, but rather supporting it.
The final name to appear before the film commences is always the director’s, to remind the audience that it's their piece of work.
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