~ Early Web Links ~

StopMotionAnimation.com is a long-running community hub dedicated to the art of stop motion animation, celebrating 25 years of inspiration and shared creativity. Run by site admin Anthony Scott, it features news, an archive, and a "Stopmo Jam" event for enthusiasts of the craft.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Filmtracks is a long-running, comprehensive database of film score and soundtrack reviews, boasting over 2,400 editorial reviews covering more than 3,500 unique albums since 1996. With composer tributes, a scoreboard forum, nearly 3 million reader votes cast, and best-selling score rankings, it is an essential destination for movie music enthusiasts and collectors.

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.

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.

The One Minutes Website hosts a Belgian short film competition where filmmakers, animators, and artists compete in categories including art, narrative, documentary, animation, and visual effects. This page showcases the BelgianOpen 2006 award results, listing winners from across Europe in each category along with a spectators' choice award.