~ Early Web Links ~

iox is a creator-driven indie network showcasing independent animation, film, music, and web content from a community of passionate creators. The site acts as a hub with curated shows, community picks, original music playlists, and support for emerging indie animators.

Ian Page's blog documents 'The End of Television,' a video art event held in Pittsburgh featuring submissions from dozens of artists and live performances by groups like HiTEC and Valentine Trio. The site captures the buildup, submission calls, and photo documentation of this experimental media happening from 2008-2009.

IMSDb is the web's largest free repository of movie scripts and screenplays, browsable alphabetically or by genre including Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, and dozens more. Visitors can read or download scripts for thousands of films, from classic Hollywood to the newest releases, making it an invaluable resource for film students, screenwriters, and cinephiles alike.

A curated bibliography collection focusing on philosophers and film theorists who write at the intersection of cinema studies and philosophy, featuring scholars like Stanley Cavell, Noël Carroll, and Berys Gaut. Created for personal convenience but shared publicly, this reference page compiles academic bibliographies with links to the scholars' home pages, making it a useful starting point for research in film aesthetics.

TwoHundredFiftySixColors is a filmmaker's portfolio showcasing film credits, written texts, and screening information. The site offers a minimal, image-forward presentation of a filmmaker's work along with press coverage and a connected Tumblr.

Thunderfuel appears to be a creative portfolio or production site featuring video content, with a Vimeo presence suggesting a focus on motion work or filmmaking. The minimal interface centers attention on visual media, making it a showcase for video-based creative work.

Senses of Cinema is one of the web's earliest and most respected online film journals, established in Melbourne in 1999 and devoted to serious, eclectic criticism and discussion of cinema. Visitors will find in-depth feature articles, director and actor retrospectives, festival reports, book reviews, and special dossiers covering a wide range of international and arthouse film.

Harvey Deneroff, a veteran animation historian and journalist, shares in-depth commentary on animation history, film preservation, and industry figures on this thoughtful blog. Posts cover topics ranging from tributes to film preservationists like David Shepard to profiles of pioneering animators such as Lillian Friedman, making it a valuable resource for serious animation and film history enthusiasts.

ESS Productions appears to be a small independent film and video production company showcasing their creative work and services. The site offers a glimpse into indie production culture from the early web era, highlighting projects and production capabilities.

AvgFilms is Erika's personal Neocities webspace built around her love of film and creative projects, including art, behind-the-scenes content, and analog horror fan videos. The site name and featured content (including a fan video for the analog horror series 'The Walten Files') point clearly to film and animation as the dominant interest.