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Department of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies

Film & Media Studies

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University Resources

Study Resources

U of M Libraries
U of M Libraries offer an extensive collection of DVDs and VHS as well as of print literature including books and journals on virtually every aspect of film studies. Consult library staff for assistance in locating special collections and materials.

CLA Film & Video Catalogue
A comprehensive database of film, video, television, and DVD holdings in College of Liberal Arts departments, which are available to CLA instructors for classroom use.

CSCL Media Library
A searchable index of all of the departmentally owned CSCL media. This site can be used to make reservations or check-out material from CSCL (access may be limited).

The following non-UofM sites are examples of some of the major online resources:

AFIC American Film Institute Catalogue
The AFI Catalog covers the history of American cinema comprehensively from 1893 to 1974, with records for selected major films from 1975 until today. New records are added each year by the AFI's editorial team.

The American Cinema Project
Using clips from more than 300 of the greatest movies ever made, this series explores film history and American culture through the eyes of over 150 Hollywood insiders

FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals
A rich online resource that offers in-depth coverage of the world’s foremost academic and popular film journals.

Past Conferences and Film Series

Filmmaking Resources on Campus

Film Programs, Nationally and Minnesotan