~ Early Web Links ~

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.

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.

Ahe's personal portfolio showcases their hand-drawn animations made with Flipaclip, including their longest completed animation project along with links to their social media on YouTube, TikTok, Giphy, and Tenor. The site has a playful old-web feel with a guestbook, random number generator, and a 'Watch Grass Grow' feature alongside the animation content.

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.

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.

The official website of legendary Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two of Walt Disney's famous 'Nine Old Men,' preserved as a tribute to their careers and creative legacy. Visitors can explore their work on beloved Disney classics, animation tips they left for aspiring animators, and personal stories from decades spent at the studio.

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.

Angry Alien Productions is the home of the beloved '30-Second Bunnies Theatre,' a series of animated parodies in which cartoon bunnies re-enact famous movies in roughly 30 seconds each. With over 70 films parodied, from Jaws and Pulp Fiction to Harry Potter and The Shining, this site has racked up over a billion page views and remains a classic of early web animation.

Yamamura Animation, Inc. is a Japanese animation studio with roots going back to 1993, presenting their official web presence in both Japanese and English. The site represents a professional animation production company, making it a notable artifact of early Japanese studio web presence from the late 1990s.

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.