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Film Studies

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Biographical Resources

Bad Boys: The Actors of Film Noir. 2003. (Ref. PN 1998.2  .H36 2003)

This biographical guide is a spotlight on the male characters who appeared at least in four films during the film noirs of the 1940s and 1950s, covering their private and public lives. It also includes two appendices (Frequently Noir, Briefly Seen; and Last Words from the Bad Boys), a bibliography and and index. Each entry is followed by a Film Noir Filmography and References.

 

Biography Resource Center.

Biography Resource Center is a comprehensive database of biographical information on nearly 220,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. It combines more than 330,000 biographies from numerous printed Gale Group resources, including Contemporary Authors, Encyclopedia of World Biography, Newsmakers, Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television, Contemporary Musicians, Historic World Leaders, Notable Twentieth-Century Scientists, Contemporary Black Biography, Religious Leaders of America, International Dictionary of Art and Artists, Writers Directory. BRC also contains full-text articles from more than 250 magazines, over 20,000 images, in-depth coverage of key events, and up-to-date reporting that can be found in magazines.

Biography Index. 1984-

This resource contains biographical information published in over 2,700 English-language periodicals and more than 1,800 books. The database, updated monthly, covers subjects from antiquity to the present, including individual and collective biographies from all fields and nationalities. Biography index includes information from autobiographies, interviews, bibliographies, journals, biographies, juvenile literature, book reviews, letters, critical studies, obituaries, drama, pictorial works, fiction, and poetry. This resource is also available in print from 1946 to 1996 at Ref. Z 5301 B5.

Biography & Genealogy Master Index.

This database provides general biographical information and bibliographies of additional resources for each person indexed. The total number of biographical sketches indexed by BGMI is now more than 13.6 million. BGMI indexes only reference works containing multiple biographies; it does not index periodical articles or books of biography about a single individual.

Blacks in American Films and Television. 1988. (Ref. PN 1995.9 .N4 B58 1988)

Hundreds of films, television series, and TV movies featuring African-American themes and characters are profiled in this work. A brief summary of the movie or show is provided, along with release or running dates, actors, and credits. Another section contains biographical sketches of over 100 African-American actors, actresses, writers, directors, and producers.

Contemporary Authors: A Bio-Bibliographical Guide to Current Writers in Fiction, General Nonfiction, Poetry, Journalism, Drama, Motion Pictures, Television and Other Fields. 1962-. Volume 1-180. (Ref. PN771 .C585)

This collection is also included in the Biography Resource Center.

Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television. Volume 1-35. 1984-. (Ref. PN 2012 .W5)

This biographical guide covers performers, directors, writers, producers, designers, managers, choreographers, technicians, composers, executives, dancers, and critics in the U.S. and around the world. The series profiles over 12,000 entertainment figures involved in all aspects of theatre, film, and television. This collection is also included in the Biography Resource Center.

Dictionary of Literary Biography: American Screenwriters. Volumes 26 (1984) & 44 (1986). (Ref. PN 1998 .A2 A585)

These 2 volumes provide lengthy articles outlining the careers and biographies of a total of 131 significant motion picture writers. Noted screenwriters such as Rod Serling, Stanley Kubrick, W. C. Fields, and Charlie Chapin are included alongside many lesser known writers.

Directory of Blacks in the Performing Arts. 2^nd edition. 1990. (Ref. PN 1590 .B53 M3 1990)

Arranged alphabetically, this work provides articles on approximately 1,100 black performing artists in film, television, radio, theatre, dance, and musical performance. Entries provide information such as date and place of birth, memberships, education, interests, honors, career data, and relationships. In addition to these brief personal and career facts, the entries list the films, television shows, theater performances, records, musical compositions, and publications of the performers. Most, but not all, performers covered are American and contemporary.

Encyclopedia of Film. 1991. (Ref. PN 1993.45 M638 1991)

This work outlines 3,000 filmmakers and other individuals employed in the film industry, contemporary and historical, national and international. The work is arranged alphabetically by surname of the entertainment figure.

Film Handbook. 1990. (Ref. PN 1998.2 .A64 1990)

Arranged alphabetically, this work "approaches the medium [of film] by charting, chronologically and critically, the careers of the directors central to any serious study of cinema." The book consists of 200 main entries, each of which contain factual information about the director, a general critique of the director's work, a listing of directors who influenced or were influenced by the director, a selection of recommended readings, and an outline of the director's films.

Hollywood Songsters: A Biographical Dictionary. 1991. (Ref. ML 400 .P295 1991)

This work provides essays of several pages each on over 100 performers who have been successful as both singers and film stars, such as Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Gene Kelly, Cher, and Johnny Cash, alongside other lesser known individuals. Following a summary of the person's work are lists of films, TV series, radio series, Broadway plays, album discography with which the individual has been associated. The work also includes selected black and white photographs and concludes with general, song, and album indexes.

International Directory of Films & Filmmakers, 2^nd edition. 4 volumes. 1990. (Ref. PN 1997.8 .I58 1990)

This extensive work provides lengthy articles "intended to represent the current concerns of North American, British, and West European film scholarship and criticism." Separate volumes cover films, directors, actors and actresses, and writers and production artists. "Each entry provides full credits for the film, a comprehensive bibliography, and an expository essay from a specialist in the field." Black and white illustrations and photos complement selected entries.

Reel Women: Pioneers of the Cinema, 1896 to the Present. 1991. (Stacks PN 1998.2 .A24 1991)

Arranged into 13 categories such as directors, editors, writers, and producers, this work provides an overview of each category before presenting articles of 4 to 10 pages each for various women working in the film industry between 1896 to the present. Each essay contains general biographical information, criticism and discussion of the person's work, and a filmography. Selected entries also provide black and white photographs.

Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies Master Index, 1st edition. 1979. (Ref. PN 1583 .L3)

Who's Who in Hollywood: 1900-1976. 1976. (Ref. PN 1998 .A2 R3)

This work provides brief biographical information, as well as a listing of movie roles, for several thousand screen performers working during the time period covered.

Who's Who in the Cinema. 1983. (Ref. PN 1998 .A2 I48)

This work provides brief biographical sketches of thousands of individuals in the film industry covering the 1920s through the early 1980s. The entries are complemented by abundant color and black and white images.

Working Women on the Hollywood Screen: A Filmography. 1989. (Ref. PN 1995.9 .W6 G34 1989)

This filmography lists nearly 4,500 "American feature films released between 1930 and 1975, in which the leading female role is that of a working woman." The films are arranged into occupations such as stewardess, social worker, athlete, gambler, librarian, and many others. Each entry provides the name of the film, its leading actress, the year of its release, its director, and the studio which produced it. Selected entries are annotated, but most are not. Actress and movie indexes conclude the work.

Encyclopedias & Dictionaries

Academy Awards Index: The Complete Categorical & Chronological Record. 1993. (Ref. PN 1993.92 .S53 1993)

The first section of this work is arranged by Academy Award category and outlines all nominees and winners in each category from each year. The second part is arranged chronologically and lists nominees and winners for each category, as well as providing the date that the nominations were announced, the date and location of the awards ceremony, and the individual(s) who served as emcee for the program. Three appendixes outline the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the presidents of the Academy, and the directors of the films earning Best Picture awards.

Complete Film Dictionary. 1987. (Ref. PN 1993.45 .K66 1987)

Rather than summarizing films or providing biographies of filmmakers, this work outlines the lexicon of the motion picture as art, technology, and industry. Definitions are provided for film terms in the following categories: Practical terminology; technical terminology; the language of business, production, and the economics of film; historical terms; and the language of criticism and theory.

Encyclopedia of Independent Film Making. 2002. (Ref. PN 1993.45 .L63 2002)

This encyclopedia summarizes terms which describe the historical, technical, aesthetic, practical, fiscal, and critical aspects of independent filmmaking in the 20th century and into the 21st. Appendixes list 100 significant independent films, winners of the Sundance Film Festival and Spirit Awards, and distributors of independent films.

Encyclopedia of War Movies: The Authoritative Guide to Movies About Wars of the 20th Century.  2004. (Ref. PN 1995.9 .W3 D38 2004)

For each of the films listed there is a brief profile.  Some entries include additional information, such as Interesting Facts, Awards,  Mistake, Quotes, and Military Service. There is also a bibliography and a general index.

Film Encyclopedia, 3^rd edition. 1998. (Ref. PN 1993.45 .K34 1998)

Balancing coverage of American, British, and international subjects, the volume provides thousands of definitions or summaries of individual films, figures in the film industry, film-related organizations, and technical terms related to filmmaking and the history of film.

Film Facts. 1980. (Ref. PN 1993.45 .S75)

Although dated in some respects, this book provides a wealth of information on the film industry. The work is arranged into the following 7 general categories: The Marketplace, The Starts, The Studios, The Festivals, The "Ten Best" Lists, The Awards, and The Codes & Regulations. A useful reference tool, as well as a fun book to browse, the work contains numerous outlines, lists, tables, and summaries relating to cinema from the 1930s through its publication in 1980.

FX Glossary: A Compendium of Common FX Terms
http://www.character-shop.com/glossary.html

The Glossarist: Arts & Culture: Film
http://www.glossarist.com/glossaries/arts-culture/film.asp

Halliwell's Filmgoer's Companion. 1997. (Stacks PN 1993.45 .H34)

In addition to brief personal information, this work lists films or television series and appearances for thousands of film personalities and others working in the film industry. Interspersed between the plentiful biographical entries and those for the films themselves are brief, topical essays on such themes as homosexuality, merchandising, episodic films, computers, New York, and poverty, as they relate to film. Appendixes provide listings of award winning films, a concise history of film, and a bibliography.

International Dictionary of Broadcasting and Film. 1995. (Ref. PN 1990.4 .B64 1995)

This practical dictionary provides concise definitions for thousands of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations related to television, radio, and film production. Appendixes provide information such as English-Metric conversion tables; tables of radio frequencies; television channels, standards, and systems; film emulsion speed conversion table; television systems worldwide; and national and international news agencies.

The Motion Picture Guide. 1927-1991. (Ref. PN 1995 .N346 and Ref. PN 1995 .N3462)

Movie Terminology Glossary
http://us.imdb.com/Glossary/

Oscar A-Z: A Complete Guide to More than 2,400 Movies Nominated for Academy Awards. 1995. (Ref. PN 1993.92 .M38 1995)

This book summarizes all of the films that have been nominated for Academy Awards. The films are listed alphabetically by title and each entry provides the studio that produced the film, the year of its release, nominations the film received, a summary of the plot, actors and others involved with the film, concise critical evaluation, and a brief discussion of the film's significance in the context of Oscar history.

Webster's New World Dictionary of Media and Communications. 1996. (Ref. P 87.5 .W45 1996)

This work provides comprehensive coverage of media and communication, including advertising, market research, public relations, computer applications, publishing, broadcasting, press, and telecommunications. Major companies are identified, as well as trade and professional organizations.

History of Film

Complete History of the Discovery of Cinematography
http://www.precinemahistory.net/

Film & Television after 9/11. 2004. (Stacks PN 1993.5 .U6 F477)

History of Narrative Film. 1996. (Stacks PN 1993.5 .A1 C65 1996)

This extensive third edition covers in detail the development of film from its origins through the 1990s. The book's 20 chapters explain such topics as Third World cinema, the former Soviet Union, European and Far Eastern film, Hollywood, sound and color, silent film, American studios, and much more. Selected black and white images complement the text. A glossary, bibliography, and index conclude the work.

Illustrated History of the Cinema. 1987. (Ref. PN 1993.5 .A1 I45 1987)

In approximately 450 pages, this work summarizes the history of film from multiple perspectives, including aesthetic, business, social, political, and more. Color and black and white images complememt the text throughout.

Magic Lanterns, Magic Mirrors: A Centennial Salute to Cinema from the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History
http://americanhistory.si.edu/cinema/

Movie History: A Survey. 1991. (Stacks PN 1993.5 .A1 G636 1991)

This informative work covers American filmmaking, while also commenting on European and Russian cinema. The book is arranged into 3 major sections: The silent cinema: 1895-1927, the Hollywood studio era: 1928-1950, and the television era: 1951-1975. Appendixes provide a bibliography and filmography of films mentioned in the book.

New York Times Encyclopedia of Film. 13 volumes. 1984. (Ref. PN 1993 .N465 1984)

This series provides a collection of film-related articles and other pieces that were originally published in the New York Times between 1896 and 1979. Original black and white illustrations and photographs are also included. The volumes provide a chronological history of the film and the film industry.

Oxford History of World Cinema. 1996. (Stacks PN 1993.5 .A1 O96 1996)

This entertaining work covers the history of word cinema within 3 broad sections: Silent Cinema 1895-1930, Sound Cinema 1930-1960, and Modern Cinema 1960-1995. Essays on individuals related to each time period are interspersed throughout the book. Abundant black and white images and 17 color photographs are also included.

A Short History of the Movies. 2000. (Stacks PN 1993.5 .A1 M39)

Indexes & Databases

Alternative Press Index. 1991-

This index provides coverage to over 250 alternative, radical, and left periodicals, newspapers and magazines with an emphasis on political, social, economic and cultural change.

Applied Science Full Text. 1983-

This one of several databases available for information on the technical aspects of the telecommunications and motion picture industries. Others include INSPEC 1969- and Computer Database 1980-.

ComAbstracts.

This database produced by CIOS, the Communication Institute for Online Scholarship, "contains abstracts of articles published in the primary professional literature of communications." Over 42 journals are indexed with date coverage varying by title. From the link click on Information about ComAbstracts, then choose Search the ComAbstracts Database.

Communication Abstracts. Bimonthly. 1978- (Ref. P 87 .C6)

This index provides international coverage of reports, articles, and books relating to communications, including such areas as advertising, broadcasting, communication theory, journalism, marketing, public relations, speech, and public opinion.

Dissertation and Thesis A&I. 1861-

The print version of Dissertation Abstracts International is available from 1969 to 1990 at Ref. Z 5055 U5 A53.

Electronic Collections Online (ECO). 1995-

This multi-disciplinary database provides the full-text of articles published in over 5,400 sources relating to psychology and wide-ranging other disciplines spanning 1995 to the present.

Expanded Academic Index ASAP. 1980-

General Academic Index is a comprehensive index to journal and newspaper articles in the social sciences, sciences, and humanities. Coverage of popular and scholarly journals, as well as newspapers, is provided in this source.

Humanities Full Text. 1984-

The print version of this multi-disciplinary database is available from 1974 to 1983 at Ref. A I3 H85.

International Index to Film Periodicals. 1977- (Ref. PN 1993.45 .I57)

New York Times Index. 1851- (Ref. AI 21 .N45 & Emerald Coast Library)

This subject index to the New York Times newspaper (MF #91) provides date, page, and column references. For locating a name, use the Personal Name Index to the New York Times (Ref. AI 21 N45 F3). The index with full-text of articles can be accessed online from the Historical New York Times 1851-2003 and the New York Times 1999- databases.

OmniFile Full Text Mega. 1994-

This multi-disciplinary database provides the full-text of articles published in over 1,400 sources spanning 1994 to the present.

Newspaper Abstracts 1989-

This database contains over 50 national and regional newspapers. Print index coverage of various newspapers is available for the Times of  London (MF #505) with The Official Index to the Times and Palmer's Index to the Times Newspaper 1785- (Ref. AI 21 .T46 and Ref. AI 21 .T5). The Washington Post Newspaper Index, 1971-1988 (Ref. AI 21 .W33 W36) and Index to the Christian Science Monitor 1949-1982 (Ref. AI 21 .C46) are also available.

Readers' Guide Full Text. 1983-

This general database contains bibliographic citations and abstracts for journal articles published in over 404 popular periodicals published in the U.S. and Canada. Topics include business, fashion, consumer affairs, fine arts, current events and news, health and nutrition, education, and sports.

Sociological Abstracts. 1963-

This electronic version of Sociological Abstracts (Ref. HM 1 .S67) provides citations to over 2,000 journals in sociology and related disciplines, including film studies. It also provides links to selected articles in full-text. The print version of Sociological Abstracts is also available from 1953 to 1962 at Ref. HM 1 .S67.

 

 

 

Almanacs & Yearbooks

Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. 2006. (Ref. HE 8689 .B77)

This comprehensive directory and industry report discusses radio, television, cable, and satellites. Programming, advertising and marketing services, and related associations are also featured. A brief history of broadcasting and a "Year in Review" are also included.

Communication Yearbook. 1977- (Stacks P 87 .C 5974)

This annual review of the literature in communication studies is published by the International Communications Association. Long essays on a variety of current topics highlight the important research studies published in that area. Extensive bibliographies complement each essay. These literature reviews can serve as models for student researchers as they provide topic and strategy ideas.

International Motion Picture Almanac. 1991-. (Ref. PN 1993.3 .I55)

This work provides an annual review of the film industry, providing information on top grossing films, awards and polls, mergers and acquisitions, film festivals, statistics, and deaths during the year of important figures in the film industry. The work also summarizes all U.S. and foreign releases during the year, offers a history of the major motion picture studios, and outlines contact information for businesses related to the film industry, including professional and governmental organizations. A section entitled The World Market reviews the film industry during that year in Canada, Great Britain, Europe, Latin America, and Asian and the Pacific.

International Television & Video Almanac. 1988-. (Ref. PN 1992.1 .I58 2002)

This publication gives brief biographical information on prominent television figures. Corporate network histories, and listings of television producers and distributors, prime-time and syndicated programming, television movies and miniseries. This almanac serves as a directory for production services, advertising, casting, film processing, sound studios and equipment. See Also: 1990 TV News Contacts (Ref. PN 4784 T4 T8 1990).

Television & Cable Factbook. 2006. (Ref. TK 6540 .T453)

This indispensable work on the television and cable industries lists all U.S. and international television stations. Profiles of U.S. stations include television market rankings, ownership and management information, circulation statistics, as well as broadcasting range. The cable volume gives ownership information, market ranking and costs for installation and monthly fees. The third volume provides information on television and cable services including associations, governmental and regulatory agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, sales, advertising, and labor unions.

Filmographies & Finding Aids

American Film Institute (AFI) Catalog of Motion Pictures produced in the United States, Volume A: Film Beginnings, 1893-. (Ref. PN 1998 .A53)

Bowker's Complete Video Directory 1998. 4 volumes. 1998. (Ref. PN 1992.95 .V29 1998)

"The most extensive listing of currently available entertainment titles as well as Education and Special Interest videos for home, school, and business."

Early Motion Pictures: The Paper Print Collection in the Library of Congress. 1985. (Stacks PN 1995.75 .L54 1985)

Gorehound's Guide to Splatter Films of the 1980s. 2003. (Ref. PN 1995.9 .H6 S77 2003)

Horror Films of the 1970s.  2002.  (Ref. PN 1995.9 .H6 M85 2002)

International Directory of Films & Filmmakers, 2^nd edition. 4 volumes. 1990. (Ref. PN 1997.8 .I58 1990)

This extensive work provides lengthy articles "intended to represent the current concerns of North American, British, and West European film scholarship and criticism." Separate volumes cover films, directors, actors and actresses, and writers and production artists. "Each entry provides full credits for the film, a comprehensive bibliography, and an expository essay from a specialist in the field." Black and white illustrations and photos complement selected entries.

Internet Movie Database
http://www.imdb.com/

Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio: A Union Catalogue of Manuscript and Special Collections in the Western United States. 1977. (Ref. PN1993.4 .M37)

Slasher Films: An International Filmography 1960 through 2001. 2003. (Ref. PN 1995.9  .S554 A76 2003)

Variety Movie Guide. 1996. (Ref. PN 1995.9 .F67 1996)

This revised and updated version provides excerpts of nearly 8,000 of the 55,000 reviews originally published in Variety between 1907 and 1995. Creative and technical credits for the films are also included.

VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever. 1999. (Ref. PN 1992.95 .V554)

This humorous work lists, rates, and briefly summarizes thousands of movies available on videocassette, laserdisc, and DVD. A detailed category index allows readers to identify films under topics such as big ideas, disorganized crime, great escapes, and many more. Additional sections of the book index award winning films, foreign films, cast members, directors, writers, cinematographers, and composers. A distributor listing provides contact information for over 340 video distributors. An appendix outlines the Web pages of many actors and actresses, as well as other film-related Internet sites.

Handbooks & Guides

Columbia Companion to American History on Film. 2003. (Ref. PN 1995.9 .U64 C65 2003)

Electronic Moviemaking. 2000. (Stacks. TR 850 .G76 2000)

Film & Television: A Guide to the Reference Literature. 2006. (Ref. Z 5784 .M9 E47)

Handbook of American Film Genres. 1988. (Stacks PN 1993.5 .U6 H335 1988)

Oxford Companion to Film. 1976. (Stacks PN 1993.45 .O9)

Reviews & Criticism

DVD Talk
http://www.dvdtalk.com/

Among the reviews and columns, there are sections on DVD, TV on DVD, and International Reviews.

Magill's Survey of Cinema: English Language Films. 4 volumes. 1980. (Ref. PN 1993.45 .M3)

This survey provides a comprehensive examination of approximately 500 important English-language films. Articles provide an in-depth analysis and criticism of the film and its significance, as well as a general summary of its plot. Essays stress various elements of successful filmmaking such as production, direction, screenwriting, acting, cinematography, and editing.

Media Review Digest. Volumes 7-21; 1977-1991. (Ref. Z 5784 .M9 M85)

Metacritic
http://www.metacritic.com/

Movie Review Query Engine
http://www.mrqe.com/

New York Times Film Reviews. 1913-2000. (Ref. PN 1995 .N4)

NewsStand. 1980- .

A suggestion on how to look up reviews: go to the Advanced Search; then (1) Type the phrase "movie review" (in quotation marks) and select the option Document type; (2) Ttype the title of the film (also in quotation marks) and leave option Citation and abstract. Click the Search button.

Rotten Tomatoes
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/

Selected Film Criticism. 5 volumes. 1982. (Ref. PN 1995 .S426 1982)

Each one of these volumes covers a different decade, ranging from 1912 through 1960. Arranged alphabetically by film titles, these works provide previously published "contemporary reviews reprinted in their entirety." Nearly 1,000 films released in the United States are represented in this series of volumes.

Variety's Film Reviews. 20 volumes. 1907-1988. (Ref. PN 1993 .V36)

This work provides reviews of American as well as foreign films by reprinting the entire, original text of reviews previously published in Variety. Reviews are published in chronological order, by the date on which the original review appeared. Most entries also contain general information about the film and its cast and characters. Readers may use the index to identify reviews of particular films.

Film Studies Journals

To locate journals by title within our Library Catalog, select the Basic Search mode from the JOURNALS/SERIALS CATALOG option. Type the beginning of the journal title (omit initial articles). For a partial list of journals by a given topic, go to Basic Search, and do a subject keyword search within the SERIALS/JOURNALS catalog. Type your keyword(s) in the main communication box, and select the Subject Keyword(s) option from the drop down menu. For example, if you type the keyword 'motion pictures' you will retrieve over fifty titles including: Film & History, Entertainment Design, Entertainment Weekly, Screen, etc.

The InfoTrac OneFile database includes partial full-text articles from the following journals: Billboard, Film Comment, Film Journal International, Film Quarterly, Historical Journal of Film, Radio & Television, Hollywood Reporter, Journal of Popular Film and Television, Media Business, Rolling Stone, and Ross Report.

The OmniFile Full Text Mega database includes partial full-texts for: American Cinematographer, Film Criticism, Journal of Popular Culture, Literature/Film Quarterly, Media and Methods, Journal of the Society of Motion Pictures & Television Engineers, and The Drama Review.

Some Direct Links to Journals on Project Muse.

• American Imago. 1995-


• Camera Obscura. 2000-2004


• Cinema Journal. 1999-


• Cultural Critique. 2001-


• Film & History. 2004-


• Film History. 2005-


• TDR: The Drama Review. 1999-


• Theatre Journal. 1996-


• Wide Angle. 1996-1999

Internet Sites

About Films

All Movie Guide
http://www.allmovie.com/

BUBL Link: Film Studies
http://bubl.ac.uk/

Click on the Subject Menus and select the link to Film Studies.

Cinema Spot
http://cinemaspot.com/

Criterion Collection
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/

Film Education
http://filmeducation.org/

Green Cine
http://www.greencine.com/

indieWire: The Leading Source on Independent Film Since 1996
http://www.indiewire.com/

The Internet Movie Database
http://www.imdb.com/

Library of Congress: Motion Picture & Television Reading Room
http://www.loc.gov/rr/mopic/

Reel Classics
http://www.reelclassics.com/

Turner Classic Movies: Movie Database
http://tcmdb.com/index.jsp

Voice of the Shuttle: Media Studies
http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2720

Academies, Festivals, Institutes & Societies

Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
http://www.oscars.org

Alliance of Women Film Journalists
http://www.awfj.org/

American Film Institute: 100 Years…100 Movies
http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/100yearslist.aspx

British Film Institute (BFI)
http://www.bfi.org.uk/

Cannes International Film Festival
http://www.festival-cannes.org/

Film Association of Canada
http://www.filmstudies.ca/

Film Festivals Server
http://www.filmfestivals.com/

Golden Globe Awards
http://www.goldenglobes.org/

Society for Cinema and Media Studies
http://www.cmstudies.org/

Sundance Film Festival
http://festival.sundance.org/2006/

Tribeca Film Festival
http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/

University Film & Video Association
http://www.ufva.org/

Footage & Soundtracks

Film Footage
http://wwww.ThoughtEquity.com

Independent Film Channel
http://www.ifctv.com/ifc/home

Trailers
http://www.apple.com/trailers/

Industry, Ratings & Statistics

Box Office Report
http://www.boxofficereport.com/

Industry Central
http://www.industrycentral.net/links_index1.html

Ratings
http://www.filmratings.com/

Show Biz Data
http://www.showbizdata.com/

Additions and Revisions by Alberto Hernández, Humanities Research Librarian.
John C. Pace Library: University of West Florida Library
Last Updated: April 2007