Links to Film and TV Websites

Included on this page:

Programs at LACC
Digital Camcorders
Film
Audio
Screenwriting
Post-Production
Digital Video
Show your film on the Internet
Film Distribution
Film and Video Organizations
Directories and Databases - Info about Film Festivals and Production Resources
Magazines
Books
Schools and Education
Animation
Other Information
Housing and Apartments
Super-8

Programs at LACC

LACC Photography Department - A top rated program with many specialized courses.
LACC Theater Arts Department - One of the best theatrical training programs in the country.
LACC Music Department - Many well-known musicians have completed this program.

Digital Camcorders

camcorderinfo.com Good resource for Camcorders. Prices and Reviews. Lots of great information.
streetprices.com Excellent price comparisons
epinions.com Excellent price comparisons and consumer reviews
bizrate.com More price comparisons
digitalfilmmaker.net Lots of information for video journalists and dv filmmakers
just-electronics-online.com More camcorder price info
B&H Photo/Video Great source for pro and consumer equipment . Excellent product descriptions
dvxuser.com Forum and info for the advanced digital cinematographer

Film

Eastman Kodak - Info on filmstocks and imaging technology.
Mole-Richardson - The major manufacturer of lighting and grip equipment. Has a great on-line store for expendables.
Cineused.com - Motion Picture Equipment (industry links too)
Crest National - Top notch video services for students and professionals.
Cinematographer.com - Cinematography Information
American Cinematographer - The ultimate cinematographer website
The eejits filmmaking guide - Articles on production methods.
In-Sync Magazine On-Line - Classified ads for camera equipment
Used Motion Picture Equipment - All kinds of film equipment. Good source for manuals.
Spectra Film and Video - Lab services for Super-8 and 16mm

Audio

Equipment Emporium - Professional motion picture audio equipment, articles on sound, etc.
Location Sound - Professional motion picture audio equipment, articles on sound, links to audio manufacturers, etc.
The Sound Check -Collossal Sound - Professional motion picture audio equipment.
Coffey Sound and Communications - Professional motion picture audio equipment
Pro Sound News - The latest news in professional motion picture sound.
Audio Engineering Society - A professional society devoted exclusively to audio engineering

Screenwriting

Cinovation Maker of Scriptware software
Creative Screenwriting Another good site for screenwriters.
Script Magazine

Post-Production

Editors Guild of America Good information for editors by this important industry organization.
Motion Picture Sound Editors Valuable information about the post-production process on this organization's website.
Visual Effects Headquarters Info on special effects for major films
J&R Film/Moviola Digital Supplies, Books, Editing systems.
MJM Post. Creative post-production services.
Editorsnet - The Art and Business of Film and Video Editing

Digital Video

Digital Video on Wikipedia.com Good overview on DV
Avid Avid's Official Website
Joni Varner's Digital Video Links Valuable links to sources for building your own digital editing system.
www.videomaker.com Lots of great information. You might check-out the magazine as well.
PC Magazine Abundance of information on Video Editing systems, etc.
www.markertek.com A huge variety of accessories and unigue items for the digital producer.
Desktop Video at About.com Many links on every aspect of digital filmmaking
Digital Producer Online magazine on production and directing
Desk Top Video More information on how to shoot. Geared for the beginner.
Film Emporium Production Insurance Insurance from major providers.

Show your film on the Internet

LACC films on youtube.com Here are some LACC student films. Free placement.
iFilm.NET Free placement of your film online. A major player.
AtomFilms Free placement of your film online. These guys have big money behind them. The most popular content is downloaded 100,000 times per day. Very aggressive promotion of the films they like.
factualtv.com - Online Videos A variety of interesting short documentaries and reality subjects
TheReelShow.biz Dedicated to Student Films

Film Distribution

Film and Video Organizations

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The official Academy website.
Directors Guild of America Comprehensive information on the DGA. Great links.
Writers Guild of America All kinds of information for screenwriters. Excellent research links.
National Association of Broadcasters All sorts of information for Broadcasters. See you in Las Vegas.
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers The SMPTE sets the standards in motion imaging. Many links to technical organizations.
Screen Actors Guild/West The offical SAG site. Lots of info for actors.
Women in Film A great organization for women who wish to network.
Independent Feature Project/West An excellent resource organization for independent feature filmmakers.
International Documentary Association Promotes the publics awareness of documentaries. Good clearinghouse for grants.
American Cinematheque Presents various unique film series in Hollywood.
California Chicano News Media Association Resource for job seeking and internships in journalism and the media.
Film IndependentFor $60 students can join for a year and get the use of audition rooms, cameras, editing etc.

Directories and Databases - Info about Film Festivals and Production Resources

Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook Free database of resources necessary for the filmmaker
Yahoo listing of Film Festivals This listing is one of the most complete we've seen.
The Internet Movie Database Excellent! This is the most comprehensive database we know of. It has nearly every movie, actor, producer, director, cinematographer, editor, etc. you can think of.
Crew Call Directory A directory of students in film and video production
AscendCasting, Actor's Listings
CrewPix.com Online photo album where you can upload photos from your shoots
Shock Cinema
Film-Makers.com Many links.
The Moving Image Society All sorts of film information.
My Entertainment World. Industry information. Job opportunities.
Backstage.com Free Casting notices for students
Miorolka.com. Links and film information
Mandy's International Film and Television Production Directory. Lots of Jobs and Internship opportunities.
Entertainment Careers. Great information on how to get a job in the industry.
Film Group. Links to film sites.
IFCTV.com. Information about filmmaking. Geared to the Indie producer.
Showbizdata.com News about the Hollywood business.
Media-Match.com An online directory of film and tv professionals.
Production HUB.com Guide, Directory and jobs for film and video
Blackturtlemedia.com A source for the creative

Magazines

Hollywood Reporter
Daily Variety Online
Videomaker
DV Magazine Great on-line tips for digital video.
Moviemaker Magazine
Billboard Music and Radio
The Film Lot - The Magazine for Creative Independent Filmmakers

Books

Amazon.com Largest on-line book seller - discount prices.
Barnes and Noble Another large on-line bookseller with discounts.

Schools and Education

Back to College Information about internships, online degrees, life experience credit and financial aid, among other subjects (tips on studying, relating to professors, book reviews, etc.)

Super-8

Yale Film Lab - Super-8, 16mm, Tele-Cine in North Hollywood, CA
Spectra Film and Video - Super-8, 16mm, Tele-Cine in North Hollywood, CA
Super-8 Camera Guide - Nearly every Super-8 camera ever made is described here.
Ebay Online Auctions - Used Super-8 cameras and other equipment. The largest and best of all the auction sites.
Super8filmmaker.com - Good Technical Super-8 Information
Super-8 Filmmaker's Center Super-8 Film Information