Movies

Motion pictures, their makers and performers.

Sub-headings:

Awards

Databases

Documentary Films

Film Festivals

Film Making

Foreign Films (non-U.S.)

Genres

History

Movie (Motion Picture) Blogs

Reviews and discussions of movies and films.

Reviews

Screenwriting

Resources in this category:

Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
http://www.academy.ca/

"The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national non-profit professional association that was created in 1979 to serve the Canadian film and television industry. Representing all aspects of the film and television industries, Academy is unique. It has grown to become the largest professional association of its kind in Canada with over 3,000 members." Includes information about its Genie Awards.

American Film Institute
http://www.afi.com/

AFI "is the nation's preeminent arts organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of the moving image. Since 1967, AFI has served as America's voice for film, television, video, and the digital arts, with innovative programs in education, raining, exhibition, preservation, and new technology. "

The Association of Moving Image Archivists
http://www.amianet.org/

"The Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) is a professional association established to advance the field of moving image archiving by fostering cooperation among individuals concerned with the collection, preservation, exhibition and use of moving image materials. The specific objectives of the association are to provide a regular means of exchanging information, ideas and assistance; take responsible positions on archival matters affecting moving images; encourage public awareness of and interest in the preservation and use of moving images as an important educational, historical, and cultural resource; promote moving image archival activities, including preservation, cataloging and documentation, and access, through such means as meetings workshops, publications, and direct assistance; develop and promote professional standards and practices for moving image archival materials; and stimulate and facilitate research on archival matters affecting moving images." Features of the Web Site include an online discussion forum, information about upcoming conferences, scholarship information, and related links.

The British Film Institute
http://www.bfi.org.uk/

The BFI offers a huge range of services both for the general public and for organisations with an interest in film or television. These are just some of them: it runs the UK's National Film Theatre, supports cinemas UK-wide and runs the London Film Festival, and also support film festivals UK-wide. In addition, the BFI preserves the UK's film and TV heritage, encourages life-long learning about the moving image and it is an authoritative source of information on film and television. Its excellent Web site offers news about film events in the UK, as well as links, among others, to its library and archive collections, films playingin the UK, BFI publications and issues of the film magazine Sight and Sound.

Cinema Audio Society
http://www.cinemaaudiosociety.org/

The Cinema Audio Society's purpose is to "create a proper channel of communication between the related sound crafts and between those instrumental to the production and distribution of film and television soundtracks." Also included on the site include a detailed description of the Society and the different ranks of membership, a calendar of events, and a current issue of the Journal of The Cinema Audio Society.

Frameline
http://www.frameline.org/

"Frameline's mission is to strengthen the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and further its visibility by supporting and promoting a broad array of cultural representations and artistic expression in film, video and other media arts."

The International Federation of Film Archives
http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/fiaf/

"The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) brings together institutions dedicated to rescuing films both as cultural heritage and as historical documents. Founded in Paris in 1938, FIAF is a collaborative association of the world's leading film archives whose purpose has always been to ensure the proper preservation and showing of motion pictures." The Web Site provides access to select online issues of "The Journal of Film Preservation" and a Round Table discussion group. The information on this site is available in English, French, and Spanish.

The Motion Picture Association of America
http://www.mpaa.org

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries domestically. The home page provides access to facts, movie rating information, new items and anti-piracy issues.

Screen Actors Guild
http://www.sag.org/

The SAG's ongoing mission is to "bring dignity and respect to the professional screen actor by guaranteeing a living wage and a safe, supportive working environment." However, "whether you are a Guild member, filmmaker, student or movie buff, you will be able to find the information you need here."

The Society for Cinema Studies
http://www.cinemastudies.org/

"Founded in 1959, the Society for Cinema Studies is a professional organization composed of college and university educators, filmmakers, historians, critics, scholars, and others concerned with the study of the moving image. The Society's goals are to promote all areas of media studies within universities and two-and four-year colleges; to encourage and reward excellence in scholarship and writing; to facilitate and improve the teaching of media studies as disciplines; to advance multi-cultural awareness and interaction; to serve its members' professional needs and concerns; to strengthen the ties between the academic community and those who interact with it, from the media industry to the government to the public at large; and to promote the preservation of our film, television, and video heritage." The site has ten link categories: SCS mission; communication; membership; conference; caucuses; directories; job listings; email lists and discussion; the Cinema Journal; and professional notes.

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

AMPAS was created to advance the art and science of motion pictures, to recognize achievement through the Academy Awards, to support technical research, to provide a forum for those in the industry and to foster educational activities. The home page provides access to calendar and event information, fellowship and educational opportunities, and rules and regulations. It also includes address, telephone, fax and email information.

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada
http://www.iatse-intl.org/

"The IATSE is the labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, film and television production." The web site gives information on the history of this organization; how to become a member; a listing of IATSE Elected Officials, as well as brief biographies; contact information for officers, and local chapters; useful information on the crafts they represent such as education and training materials, and coming soon a FAQ about the IATSE.

Theatre Historical Society of America
http://www.historictheatres.org/

"THSA is the only organization in the United States which exclusively records and preserves the architectural, cultural and social history of American theatres. Through its archive and publications, THSA makes available information on over 7,000 theatres nationwide, and encourages research in this often-neglected aspect of our popular culture and history." The site includes information on THSA publications, activities, events, archives, news and awards.

Theatre Historical Society of America
http://www.historictheatres.org/

"THSA is the only organization in the United States which exclusively records and preserves the architectural, cultural and social history of American theatres. Through its archive and publications, THSA makes available information on over 7,000 theatres nationwide, and encourages research in this often-neglected aspect of our popular culture and history." The site includes information on THSA publications, activities, events, archives, news and awards.

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

The University Film and Video Association promotes discourse between filmmakers and historians/theorists. It provides opportunities for filmmakers to meet with colleagues, attend conferences, subscribe to quarterly journals and newsletters, apply for scholarships and meet film and video educators. The home page provides information re: conferences and membership, as well as address, telephone and contact information.