Film Studies Research Guide: Reference Sources

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Reference resources provide quick information, brief histories and explanations, and even overviews of a field.  The pages under this tab provide examples and guidance on search strategies to find:

• Annuals & Directories
• Bibliographies & Filmographies
• Biographies, Movie Credits & Plot Summaries
• Film Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
• Festival & Award Information
• Guides and Companions to Film
• In-Depth Film Studies Research Guides
• Organizations & Associations
• Guidance on the Use of Films and Videos in Teaching
• Web Portals