~ Early Web Links ~

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.

Created by Dr. Moira Sullivan, this international forum celebrates the life and work of Maya Deren, the pioneering U.S. avant-garde filmmaker and film theorist of the 1940s and 1950s. Visitors will find a filmography, biography notes, film stills, Haitian footage documentation, book and DVD recommendations, and reviews spanning Deren's influential body of work.

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.

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.

Strictly Film School, maintained by the critic known as acquarello, is an extensive archive of serious film criticism covering directors, national cinemas, film festivals, and independent filmmaking from October 1997 through March 2011. The site features deeply analytical essays on world cinema figures like Harun Farocki, Yasujiro Ozu, Nagisa Oshima, and Satyajit Ray, making it a remarkable reference for cinephiles interested in art house and international film.

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.

Weltraumbesty is a personal writing site by KRP focused on film reviews and essays, with a particular love for B-movies, tokusatsu, and cult classics like Gamera and vintage sci-fi schlock. The archive spans years of original criticism, including revived pieces from defunct sites, making it a treasure trove for fans of obscure and overlooked cinema.

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.

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.

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.