~ Early Web Links ~

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.

The "Splog" was the celebrated daily blog of Michael Sporn, a legendary New York animator whose studio produced acclaimed television specials from 1980 until his passing in 2014. Rich with storyboards, layouts, production art, and commentary on animation history and craft, it serves as both a professional archive and a tribute to one of independent animation's most dedicated voices.

Melvian's personal corner of the web features original animations, writings, and creative projects, with the latest work being a humorous short about a fictional 'rawrPhone 17' security feature. The site has a playful, quirky personality complete with dragon-themed humor, a guestbook, and a curated fonts section.

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.

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.

Fresh Toones is Dave Puls's creative hub dedicated to independent animation and music, celebrating self-driven artists who produce without institutional support. Visitors can explore original videos, artwork, music, and even a store, all built around the spirit of grassroots creative expression.

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.

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.

Jump Cut is a long-running journal of media criticism and film studies, covering cinema, television, and related cultural topics with scholarly depth. The splash page leads into an archive of essays and reviews that have shaped film criticism since the 1970s.

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.