Film Studies 

This research guide to film studies is divided into several sections. Use the blue tabs to read a different section.

This section has links to library books and e-books with introductory information on different aspects of film studies.

The next section, Find Information, Definitions, People, and Overviews, provides descriptions and links to various reference books and web sites where you can find quickly look up basic information on films as well as people, organizations, and other things related to film.

The Find Books section provides guidance on locating books at the UTSA library and elsewhere.

The Find Articles section provides links to many tools for finding articles, including the library's research databases, online journals, and a list of some of the library's print journals on film.

The Film Reviews section provides information on locating film reviews online and offline.

The Film News and Discussion section provides links to web sites with news, blogs, or forums related to film studies.

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Here are some basic books on film studies. You can read the e-books right now. If you're off campus, you'll be asked to log in to view them. The others are library books. Click the link to get their location, call number, and current availability. In the library, ask for at the Information Desk if you need help finding them.