Research Guides: Filmmaking: Online Resources

Industry Insiders

Television Academy Interviews
Interviews from the org that brings you the Emmys. Television professions from in front and behind the camera share their stories- Margaret Cho, Samantha Bee, George Takei, Frank Biondo and many more.

The A.V. Club
An online news and entertainment site featuring reviews, interviews, and more. Examines films, music, television, books, games, and other elements of media.
Box Office Guru
No-frills box office round ups.
Box Office Mojo
The leading online box-office reporting service, owned and operated by IMDB.
Bunche Center
Diversity reports and commentary on race in filmmaking.
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Film
Ground-breaking data on women and girls in media.
Hollywood Reporter
News about Hollywood and entertainment
IMDB
Popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity content.
Margaret Herrick Library Digital Collections
The digital collections of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' library.
Moving Image Source
By the Museum of the Moving Image and co-presented with Reverse Shot, this guide is a gateway to online resources for film, television, and digital media.
No Film School
A leading worldwide community of filmmakers, video producers, and independent creatives where filmmakers learn from each other
Senses of Cinema
Online journal from Australia for those with an informed and passionate approach to cinema as art.
Student Filmmakers
Learn about film festivals, student events, and trade shows.
StudentFilms.com
An on-line student film festival and filmmaking resource.

Filmmaker IQ
Videos on YouTube that take a 360 degree look at filmmaking - from the science and history both in front of, behind and even inside the camera.
Film Riot
A how-to trip through filmmaking from the hyper-active mind of Ryan Connolly. From how to make great effects to following Triune Films through production, Film Riot explores the art of filmmaking in a way you've never seen.
National Film Board of Canada
Canada's public film and digital media producer and distributor intended to produce, distribute, and promote the production of films designed to interpret Canada to Canadians and other nations.
Neumann Films
YouTube channel featuring DIY film tutorials, filmmaking tips, and shorts.
Oscars YouTube channel
The official channel of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the only place to relive favorite Oscar® moments and see exclusive interviews with the talented film professionals who comprise the Academy membership.
Tom Antos
Films & tutorials by Tom Antos, a film director and cinematographer with over twelve years of experience in VFX & animation.