Film and Video Distributors
The following links are suggestions for faculty to investigate for possible film and video titles that they will be able to use in their lectures.
Ambrose Video
A leading producer of videotapes and multimedia materials for education and libraries. They have a library of over 1,000 titles that feature award-winning materials, in social studies, literature and the sciences. The core of there collection is broadcast quality productions from the BBC, public broadcasting, HBO and assorted independent producers. The titles range from the BBC Shakespeare Plays, Public TV's Legacy to Discovery's Connection series.America's Defense Monitor
Presents a balance of facts and commentary in a lively and highly visual style. Their episodes feature interviews with key experts, policy makers, and community leaders enhanced by vivid footage and informative graphics.
American Social History Project
The American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning aims to revitalize interest in history by challenging the traditional ways that people learn about the past.
Bullfrog Films
Contains videos on environmental matters, as well as, videos on ethics and women's studies.California Newsreel
Educational videos on African American life and history, cinema, labor studies, etc.
Cinema Guild
A collection of more than 500 titles dealing with health, science, social studies, world cultures, the arts and humanities, etc.
Direct Cinema Limited
Created in 1974 to serve independent filmmakers. Their films have won 54 Academy Award nominations and 15 Oscars -- more than any other collection of short films and documentaries in the world. They offer a variety of titles in several areas
Discovery Channel Video
Examine videos ranging from science and technology to wings and military
Documentary Educational Resources
Produces, distributes and promotes quality ethnographic and documentary films from around the world. They were founded in 1968 by independent filmmakers whose collaborations reflect a lifetime of engagement and respect for their subjects. Documentary Educational Resources' films foster cross-cultural understanding through educational video and film.
Facets Multimedia
They offer a wide range of film topics, including foreign films
Filmakers Library
Offers a wide range of film topics
Films for the Humanities and Sciences
They offer a wide range of film topics from Architecture to Environmental Sciences to Women's Studies
First Run/Icarus Films
Distribute documentary films and videos from all over the world
GPN Educational Media
GPN carries over 3,000 titles and distributes over 150,000 educational programs annually, via videocassette and a variety of digital formats
Landmark Media Inc.
An independent family-owned company currently celebrating our 16th anniversary. They offer the finest quality educational videos and CD-ROM's available
Library Video Company
Library Video Company is the leading distributor of educational video, CD-ROM, audiobook and DVD to schools and public libraries nationwide. The company stocks over 14,000 titles covering a diverse range of topics for all ages and grade levels. Each program has been carefully reviewed and selected for content that is appropriate for the classroom and public library setting.
National Film Board of Canada
A public agency that produces and distributes films and other audiovisual works which reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world
National Film Preservation Foundation
A non-profit organization created by the U.S. Congress to help save America's film heritage. They support activities nationwide that preserve American films and improve film access for study, education, and exhibition.
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
A Premier provider of trial skills training seminars and litigation-related publications and materials
New Day Films
Offer an online catalog, study guides, teacher resource links, film reviews and biographies
New Yorker Films
Foreign and independent film collections
PBS Video
Educational programs in a wide variety of titles
Practising Law Institute
Video programming approved for MCLE credit in NY
Video Librarian
Offers new video reviews, new video movies, and newsbriefs