Streaming media on the open web
- Internet Archive: Animation and CartoonsA collection of freely available animated films, from classic cartoons to computer animation and beyond.
- National Film Board of CanadaA small but quality selection of streaming films. You can limit by genre, production year, duration, and more.
- UbuWeb Film & VideoThe comprehensive streaming and downloadable film collection of UbuWeb, a clearinghouse for all things avant-garde. Dive in...
- Videoart.net: AnimationThe animation collection of Videoart, an international network for video artists and experimental filmmakers.
- Vimeo AnimationVimeo is a popular platform for animators to share and discover work. Here you can browse user-uploaded videos in the "Animation" category.
Animation Internet Resources
The internet can be a wild place, but there are lots of freely-available gems that are useful to Animation research. Here are some hand-selected, librarian-approved websites.
- Animation NationAn animation industry site with articles, forums, resource links, and more
- Animation World NetworkAnimation news from around the world
- Canadian Animation ResourcesAnimation jobs, news, and more with a Canadian focus
- Cartoon BrewA comprehensive animation news site
- Edge of FrameA blog about experimental animation.
- Eyeworks Festival of Experimental AnimationHeld annually in Chicago, Eyeworks is an invitational festival focusing on abstract animation and unconventional character animation.
- Free SoundA collaborative database of audio samples that are free to use and remix.
- KeyframeThis site features over 1500 animation project profiles and thousands of user-submitted reviews.
- Ottawa International Animation FestivalOne of the world's premier animation festivals
- Recipies for Disaster: A Handcrafted Film CookbookletThis long-form zine will walk you through cameraless animation, handprocessing film, and other tasty treats
Local Animation Resources in Boston and Beyond
Don't let your research stop at libraries, databases, or the internet-- get out and explore these wonderful local institutions.
