Provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history. Entries cover specific topics, including acting, censorship, editing, lighting, individuals' career profiles, etc.

This is a comprehensive international guide to the documentary. The three volume set covers geographical and national contexts, important individuals (filmmakers, producers, scholars, theorists), significant films, concepts, styles, movements, and institutions.

Online searchable version found in FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals . From the main page, click "Publications."  On the next page, enter encyclopedia in the search box, and then you'll be able to search or browse the book.

Alphabetically arranged biographical and topical entries cover the treatment and progress of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Jewish Americans, and Native Americans in motion pictures and television.

This book documents one facet of racism in the film industry, wherein historically underrepresented peoples are misrepresented. Offering insights and analysis from scholars, critics, and activists, the volume highlights issues such as: -Hollywood's diversity crisis -White Savior films -Magic Negro tropes -The disconnect between screen images and lived realities of African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asians.

In this book scholars consider the gap between history and Hollywood. They examine how filmmakers have presented and interpreted important events, topics, eras, and figures in the American past, often comparing the film versions of events with the interpretations of historians who have explored the topic. Divided into eight broad categories--Eras; Wars and Other Major Events; Notable People; Groups; Institutions and Movements; Places; Themes and Topics; and Myths and Heroes.

One-volume guide to world cinema. Brief entries on films, filmmakers, organizations, techniques, technical terms, etc.

Information on all aspects of the film industry for the current year: industry statistics; awards and festivals; entertainment industry biographies and obituaries; production services; professional and governmental organizations.

Both a bibliography and a survey of film studies. Vol 1: examines the film as film; Vol 2: thematic approach to film; Vol 3: history of film; Vol 4: appendices listing film distributors, sources, and historical information and an index of authors, titles, and film personalities.

While this set is not in the Reference Collection, it is an important work and worth highlighting. Each volume focuses on a separate decade, providing a narrative on the evolution of both the business and the art of film in America. Time period covered ends with 1989.

"...aimed at students of film and media who are likely to encounter a wide range of specialist language in various places..."