Film Student Resources: Selected Academic Film Books And Websites
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Books In Brief
A Portrait Of Leni Riefenstahl by Audrey Salkeld |
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The Film Reader's Guide To James Cameron's Avatar by Bryn V. Young-Roberts |
Film Studies Resources List
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Recommended Film Studies Websites Alt Film Guide https://www.altfg.com/film/ Liberal, sometimes contrarian and even politically incorrect take on film. Art Forum https://www.artforum.com/film The film section of a website dedicated to a highbrow examination of the world. The Bioscope https://thebioscope.net/ A passionate commitment to everything relating to early cinema. Bright Lights https://brightlightsfilm.com/ Online companion to the famous film journal. British Film Institute https://www.bfi.org.uk/education-research A charitable organisation dedicated to promoting and preserving films in the United Kingdom. British Board of Film Classification https://www.bbfc.co.uk/education Student guides and case studies are just some of the offerings from a website that tells you why certain cuts were made to films before release. Film Literature Index http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/fli/index.jsp An organisation that annually indexes 150 film periodicals from 30 countries, ranging from scholarly to popular. Film Sound http://www.filmsound.org/ Film website with a focus on sound design. Roger Ebert https://www.rogerebert.com/ The first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize for criticism, Roger Ebert’s views on movies are often not only humorous, but frequently insightful. It is highly recommended that you look up what Roger had to say about any film you’re researching. Senses of Cinema http://sensesofcinema.com/ One of the few high-quality online film journals. Skill Share https://www.skillshare.com An excellent guide to practical film-making techniques. They Shoot Pictures, Don’t They? http://www.theyshootpictures.com/ Excellent online film journal with an emphasis on directors. |
Recommended Film Theory & History Books
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