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School of Cinema and Performing Arts: Summer Youth Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about summer programs at the School of Cinema and Performing Arts for middle and high school students interested in careers in filmmaking, acting, urban dance, music video production, or photography. Browse the school's site...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Cinema: How Are Hollywood Films Made?

For Students 9th - 10th
Site takes you through the steps in making a film. The site also invites you to "Write your own dialogue for a scene or put yourself in a producer's shoes by managing the production of a film."
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Mobile Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Mobile cinema" a Cuban political propaganda poster by Eduardo Munoz Bachs, 1969.
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The Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the history of film and visual arts. There is a tour, virtual exhibits, and related materials.
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The Cinema of Ernst Lubitsch

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautifully-designed fan page of Ernst Lubitsch. Contains a biography, filmography, audio and video, quotes, images, posters, and links.
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Media History Digital Library: Early Cinema Collection (1855 1930)

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of original trade papers and journals that focused on the early motion picture industry covering periods from 1894 to 1949.
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Media History Digital Library: Global Cinema Collection (1904 1957)

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of original publications from other countries that focus on the film industry.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: French Cinema Tickets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart resource was created for a French foreign language class. The content topic is cinema tickets.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Magic Lanterns, Magic Mirrors

For Students 9th - 10th
Like fun house mirrors, motion pictures over the past one hundred years have reflected, challenged, influenced, and altered our visions of ourselves and the world in which we live. This virtual Exhibition was produced by the Photographic...
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Peter Weir

For Students 9th - 10th
Peter Weir helped to define the rebirth of Australian cinema and amazed the world with fabulous movies like "Dead Poets Society." This is a tribute to his many achievements.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Billy Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
Billy Wilder was a key player in the American cinema throughout the postwar period. This article outlines his life and some of his most famous works.
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Quand Le Cinema S'affiche

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can look for movie poster by year or by title.
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Elements of Cinema: Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
A blog entry that explains the difference between diegetic sound in film (sound with an obvious, often visible source) and non-diegetic sound (where the source is not present). Includes a quote from Herbert Zettl. There is also a short...
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Ugc Cinemas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a leading movie theater chain in Europe. Find out about the latest releases in the movie theaters, what's coming soon, etc.
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Museum of the Moving Image: Optical Room

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour through the history of moving images from the earliest times into the mid-1910s. The tour begins with pre-cinema devices and practices, including shadow plays and optical toys, and covers film and photography pioneers and...
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National Archives (UK)

The National Archives: Focus on Film

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Should students believe everything they see on tv? The National Archives provides this resource for students to examine cinemas as an accurate source of history. Links to archived videos and activities are provided. RI.11-12.7 Eval...
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Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: Dali: Painting and Film

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art explores the relationship between Salvador Dali's art and the role cinema played in his works. Click on "navigate" in the right upper corner to work your way through.
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Mas De Cien Anos De Cine Mexicano

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the important films, actors, directors, and unforgettable moments of Mexican cinema from its first days. Browse by topic, via the timeline, or jump to an alphabetical listing. Some topics are quite extensively covered; others...
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Canal Kids: Arte (Explore Art?for Kids?in Portuguese)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
History of the development of cinema, painting, theater, music, and dance--for kids. Visitors can explore how music is mixed, listen to radio, and watch the making of animated cartoons, among many other activities.
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Pbs Learning Media: Pov Collection

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
POV (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented...
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National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
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Puget Soundkeeper: Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch a series of short films on what makes the Puget Sound so special, and why residents are working to preserve their environment.
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Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture: Shadow Play

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and illustrations about the history of shadow puppertry as a theatrical art.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Don Siegel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Siegel's 49 year film directing career and the great movies he added to the all-time greats list.

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