Screen studies
Screen Studies
The Library Collection is always a good starting point for finding books, articles or videos. Try using some keywords for your first search!
Which terms best describe your topic? Here are a few examples of search terms that you could use in search tools such as the Library Collection to find material relevant to your studies.
Film, TV and documentaries
Library Collection
The Library has many films, tv shows and documentaries available online to stream. Search for a specific title or try a keyword for example "feature films" or documentary TIP: to find online results narrow to:
- Resource Type: Videos
- Show Only: Full Text Online
Databases
Websites
Reviews and news
Websites
- Rotten TomatoesAn online aggregator of movie and TV show reviews from critics. Also provides original editorial editorial content. (taken from website)
Newspaper reviews
Access newspaper reviews via one of our newspaper databases listed below or view our database page for the full list
Technical tutorials & theories
ClickView is a database providing access to a large range of video resources. Features the Video and Media Production collection features series of videos on a range of topics on film making. Series include:
- Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass
- Mastering Colour
- Cinema Sound
- Illumination Cinematography Workshop
- Alex Buono's Visual Storytelling
Here are some examples of videos from series available in the Video and Media Production collection.
Browse by topic to find courses and videos on a range of topics including:
- filmmaking
- video editing
- visual effects
- motion graphics
- video pre-production and more ...
LinkedIn Learning also has a wide range of courses on software so you can learn how to use or keep up to date with new versions.
Industry information
Stay connected: organisation and company information
Australian
- AusFilmAusfilm is a partnership and non-profit industry organisation that represents the Australian film, television and tv commercial production industry, and promotes filming in Australia.
- Australian Communications and Media AuthorityStatutory authority responsible for regulating broadcasting, the Internet, radio and telecommunications.
- Australian Film Institute (AFI) & Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA)The Australian Film Institute (AFI) was established in 1958 and since then has remained committed to connecting Australian and international audiences with great Australian film and television content. The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) was launched by the AFI in 2011. It's primary role is to recognise, encourage, promote and celebrate film and television excellence in Australia through the nation's highest screen accolades – the AACTA Awards.
- Australian ScreenOperated by the National Film and Sound Archive this website provides information about Australian Film and Television. Find a large range of information about and excerpts from Australian films, documentaries, television programs, newsreels, short films, animations, and home-movies produced over the last 100 years.
- VicScreenVicScreen is Victoria's creative and economic screen development agency. Behind the scenes, supporting professionals, infrastructure, projects and events - elevating Victoria as a global screen destination.
- Screen AustraliaScreen Australia is the Federal Government's primary agency for supporting Australian screen production. In partnership with filmmakers, Screen Australia aims to create an Australian industry that is innovative, culturally important and commercially sustainable.
- South Australian Film CorporationThe lead agency in South Australia for the promotion, stimulation and development of the local film industry.
International
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesBest known for the Oscar awards, this is the largest organisation in the world that focuses on the movies.
- International Federation of Film ArchivesA collaborative association of the world's leading film archives whose purpose is to ensure the proper preservation and showing of motion pictures.