Movie Reference Sources on the Internet
UCLA Film and Television Archive
Internet Moving Images Archive, "This collection contains movies that the PrelingerArchives has digitized (about 750 now online) and donated to the Internet Archive. The films focus mainly on everyday life, culture, industry, and institutions in NorthAmerica in the 20th century." Mostly "ephemeral films" made between 1927 and 1987.
Atomfilms, among the best sites for short films
Movie Database, best bet for researching films
MovieFlix.com, view over 800 movies (shorts and feature films). Requires RealPlayer and free registration.
MovieLens, recommends films based on users with similar preferences
Silents Majority, a journal on silent film and a repository for images, biographies, etc.
Silent Movies, a directory devoted to silent films and their stars. Includes a section on where the films are showing, the star of the month, and interest groups.
The Silent Era, the Silent Film Website
Cinema: How are Hollywood Films Made, an interactive exhibit examining the process of film-making, from screenwriting through the final cut.
Downloadable film footage on the Net
Internet Film Network, includes articles and reviews on independent cinema, as well as downloadable films.
Film-editing, useful information on film editing, including many links
Coming Attractions, find out about movies in the making