~ Early Web Links ~

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.

Subterranea presents an animated silent film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Other Gods,' available for streaming online. This is a rare example of Lovecraftian fiction brought to life through animation in the style of a classic silent picture.

Rado's blog blends film criticism, fan poster art, travel photography, and literary reviews into a richly personal creative space. Posts cover Antonioni films, European travel shots from Italy, unconventional poetry books, and cinematic deep dives like a spirited reassessment of Exorcist II.

The personal website of John Canemaker, an Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, animation historian, writer, and artist whose credits include the acclaimed animated short 'The Moon and the Son.' Visitors can explore his work as a filmmaker and curator, browse a gallery of his watercolor paintings, and find news about exhibitions and screenings tied to his career in animation.

Created by Grump McDump, this webring connects independent websites belonging to 2D animators of all skill levels, whether they work frame-by-frame, with rigs, or any other technique. It fills a gap in the indie-web scene by offering a more specific community than general art webrings.

The official site of indie animator Don Hertzfeldt, creator of acclaimed films like 'World of Tomorrow' and 'It's Such a Beautiful Day,' featuring news, interviews, and links to purchase his work. Visitors can explore press coverage from major outlets like Roger Ebert, Rolling Stone, and Sight and Sound, as well as clips and updates on upcoming projects.

This is the official page for 'Fast Film,' an acclaimed experimental short film by Austrian filmmaker Virgil Widrich that reimagines cinema history through thousands of photocopied frames from classic movies. The site serves as a showcase for this award-winning animated film, which is celebrated in international film circles for its innovative collage technique and rapid-fire visual storytelling.

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.

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.

Animatus Studio, a Rochester-based animation production company, maintains this extensive directory of animation resources covering schools, software, festivals, studios, and historical archives. With hundreds of curated links organized into detailed categories, it serves as a comprehensive jumping-off point for animators at any level.