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Small Movies
The art and craft of making cinema: the equipment, methods and techniques used by hundreds of thousands of people over the last one hundred years.
http://www.city-net.com/~fodder/
Reel News for Filmmakers
The logistics of amateur filmmaking including getting educated, financing, and producing the film.
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/452...
Knowledge Hound
Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on motion imaging, screenwriting, soundtracks, sound effects, and sound stages.
http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/film....
Film-Tech
Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.
http://www.film-tech.com
Film Underground
Articles and discussions of practical and theoretical filmmaking.
http://www.filmunderground.com/
10 Minute Film School
Robert Rodriguez's explanation of the fundamentals of movie-making.
http://www.exposure.co.uk/makers/minute.ht...
Dogma 2001: New Rules for Internet Cinema
Ten rules to follow when creating internet cinema rather than a film for film festivals.
http://www.neocinema.com/
Golden Fleece Productions
Advice for independent and amateur film and video makers, dealing with the art and techniques of filmmaking.
http://www.geocities.com/gfpvideo/
FilmHelp.com
An ever-growing compendium of filmmaking help, pointers, advice, and mistakes from award-winning writer and director Greg Pak.
http://www.filmhelp.com
Cinema: How are Hollywood Films Made?
Explore the moviemaking process with this virtual exhibit. Includes sections on screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, and editing.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/cinema/
How to Buy the Right Camcorder
A checklist of things to look out for when choosing a camcorder.
http://martweiss.com/film/camcorder.shtml
DVFilm's Digital Video to Film Transfer FAQ
The top ten questions asked by beginning digital filmmakers: how to shoot digital video tape for transfer to either 35mm or 16mm film.
http://www.dvfilm.com/faq.htm
CyberTooth's Guide to Filmmaking and Movies
Tutorials on various filmmaking topics, and links to filmmaking resources.
http://www.geocities.com/calfeildsmith/fil...
Sonnyboo: Articles on Filmmaking
22 articles to help beginning moviemakers and digital video enthusiasts.
http://www.sonnyboo.com/downloads/articles...
Making The Film
This site aims to educate and inspire would-be film-makers. Includes the author's filmmaking diary, a quick-start guide to filmmaking, and clips and stills.
http://www.makingthefilm.com/
Digital Filmmaking Secrets
Online resource center for digital filmmaking, with articles on screenwriting, directing, cinematography and producing.
http://2learnfilm.com
Project X
Resources for beginning digital filmmakers.
http://www.elementalfilms.co.uk/projectx/
How To Make Your Movie
Interactive CD-ROM that simulates the environment of a film school, allowing users to learn about and experience all of the steps involved in making their own films.
http://interactivefilmschool.com/
Papa Tango
Information and tutorials in amateur filmmaking, including special effects, camera shots, lighting, and equipment.
http://www.freewebs.com/papatango/
Guerrilla Filmmaking 101: Motivation
First in a series of articles to guide independent filmmakers without studio backing to a successful completion of their film.
http://www.proletariatpictures.com/r-101.h...
THRAE's Online Guide to No-Budget Moviemaking
Hints, tips, resources, and facts about no-budget moviemaking.
http://www.thrae.com/nbmm/
Windows Movie Makers
Online community dedicated in helping beginners to learn more about the moreware.
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/
Filmsmith
Informative tips and help for low or no budget filmmakers just starting out.
http://www.geocities.com/james_pi/main.htm...
So You Wanna Make a Low-Budget Movie?
Article explains how to make a movie on a small budget, from pre-production to production and post-production.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/makemo...
Film Secrets
An educational resource for indie film-makers, including those with little to no film training.
http://www.rivalquest.com/
Amateur Cat Films
This site explains in an unusual way how to create a movie.
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/amateu...
rec.arts.movies.tech FAQ
FAQ for the newsgroup : rec.arts.movies.tech
http://www.nyx.net/~snorwood/faq.html
Cyber Film School Filmmaking Website
Instruction, tips, advice, techniques on how to make, produce, direct, shoot, light and edit TV, films, movies and videos.
http://www.cyberfilmschool.com/
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