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Film Studies

Resources for film history, theory & criticism.

What are Reference Materials?

Condense information into a general overview.
May be written by scholars in the field.
Contain suggestions for further reading.

Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film
Contains entries on countries, genres, people, and more. All entries have lists of further reading.
International Dictionary of Films & Filmmakers
Provides detailed essays and commentary by experts; entries include biographies, filmographies, comprehensive credits, production information, major awards, and bibliographies.
Film Reference.com
Brief biographical info & bibliographies, taken from Gale's Contemporary Theater, Film & Television encyclopedia.
The Cinema Book
Call Number: PN1994 .C489 2007
Location: Library North 4
Women Filmmakers & Their Films
Call Number: PN1998.2 .W66 1998
Location: Library North 1 | Reference
New Historical Dictionary of the American Film Industry
Call Number: PN1993.5 .U6 S539 1998
Location: Library North 4
Encyclopedia of Early Cinema
Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film
Encyclopedia of Ethnic Groups in Hollywood
Call Number: PN1995.9 .M56 M85 2003
Location: Library North 1 | Reference

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Subjects: Communication, Film and Media

Tags: cinema, film, film_making, film_studies, media_studies, movies