An annotated bibliography covering the core of reference material for studying film. Includes lists of indexes, bibliographies, etc. for finding information on filmmakers, the film industry, film production, box office, etc.
Film Encyclopedias
These print reference works can provide you with background information for your research.
A four volume encyclopedia. Purdy Kresge Library Reference Call Number PN 1993.45.G65 2007 Oversize v. 1. Academy Awards - Crime Films -- v. 2 Criticism - Idelogy -- v. 3. Independent Film - Road movies -- v. 4. Romantic comedy - Yugoslavia.
The 5th edition from 2005.Originally edited by Ephraim Katz. Film with a world view. Located in Undergraduate Library Reference Call Number: PN 1993.45 .K34 2005
An in-depth glossary of key theoretical terms and the debates surrounding them. Also provides historical overviews of key genres, film theory and film movements. (from the Preface)
Chapters on Perception, Representation, Signification, Narrative Structure, Adaptation, Valuation, Identification, Figuration and Interpretation. The Appendix includes extensive bibliographies for each chapter.