General Sites   

The following web sites are good places to begin exploration. If you have a very specific topic to research, you may want to use library resources or the specialized search engine above.

For tips for more effective searching read 5 Essential Searching Tips.

CineMedia

Sponsored by the American Film Institute. Offers links to 12,000 different television, radio, cinema, and new media web sites. All links are searchable by keyword.

The Encyclopedia of Television

"includes more than 1,000 original essays from more than 250 contributors and examines specific programs and people, historic moments and trends, major policy disputes and such topics as violence, tabloid television and the quiz show scandal. It also includes histories of major television networks as well as broadcasting systems around the world and is complemented by resource materials, photos and bibliographical information."

Film Literature Index Online 

Searchable database of citations to film, television, and video articles and reviews.

The Internet Movie Database

Search over 120,000 movies and 480,000 people for credits, plot summary and more.

Mexican Film Resource Page

Information and links regarding Mexican cinema.

Online Film Dictionary

Searchable dictionary of cinematic terminology in foreign languages.

Open Video Project

A repository of digitized video content for research purposes.

TV Decoder

"TV Decoder is a guide to television -- what's on, who's watching and why it matters. Brian Stelter covers the day's on-screen and behind-the-scenes developments, with insights into Nielsen ratings and the machinations of the TV industry." From the New York Times.

TVLINK

Huge collection of sites related to film, TV, video and related media. Includes network and cable links as well as professional organizations and broadcasting awards.

ScreenSite

Resources for RTF students and educators, including an online forum, blog, and articles.