Guides: Film & Media Studies: Websites

Websites

American Film Institute
Nonprofit educational and cultural organization that maintains the AFI Archive of rare film footage and the AFI Catalog of Feature Films.
Archive of American Television
Nearly 700 long-form video interviews with television pioneers, including both actors and behind-the-scenes professionals.
British Film Institute
Promotes understanding and appreciation of film and television heritage and culture. Includes the BFI National Archive and the BFI National Library.
Filmsite.org
Includes plot synopses, review commentary, film reference material, film analysis, "best of" articles, a comprehensive overview of film history, a survey of the Academy Awards, and milestones and turning points in the industry.
Tips on Film Viewing
Advice on how to watch movies intelligently and critically, in two parts. Part of AMC's Filmsite.org.
Yale Film Analysis Website
Familiarizes users with the vocabulary of film studies and the techniques of cinema.