Independent film fans who are drawn to the most original, the most groundbreaking, and the freshest cinematic perspectives will love getting any of these great indie film DVDs as a holiday gift. Read on to learn more about these three picks.

These three great gifts are sure to warm the hearts of any silent film fans on your list. Try a definitive re-mastered edition of a true classic, a comprehensive box set of works by an early cinema giant, or a warm modern homage to the silent era.

Babya today announced Production Suite 2007-a complete video & audio production suite for the film and music industry.

An in depth analysis of Ousmane Sembene's Film "Xala"

If you will be in the Missoula, Montana are at the beginning of October and you are interested in issues that impact cultural preservation, nature, and the environment, then you may want to visit the 3rd Annual Montana CINE International Film Festival.

In a time when outdoor film festivals are very rare! Even when there is one, there's only the summer time to enjoy it! Make sure to get out to the annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival and enjoy 10 days worth of films in the great ol' outdoors!

Whereas the writers and director of Airplane! got the formula for film parodies just right, Seltzer and Friedlander clearly go for cheap, easy laughs without being actually funny. Avoid this movie at all costs.

Chapman University, a small private school in Southern California, is opening it's new doors. It is now the only film school in the world to have it's own backlot studio facility. This, among other things, will propel it to the top.

This research paper covers a variety of stereotypes that Asians have portrayed throughout the history of film. Often, these portrayals stray away from the truth; however, directors have stuck with them in order to "give the audience what it wants."

The British chose American Independence Day to kick start their latest invasion in the form of a Mods & Rockers film festival.

From it's beginning in 1978 to now, the Sundance Film Festival evolved from modest accomodations to being one of the biggest events in the film industry.

A re-review of the film Water, screened in the 30th International Film Festival, Toronto, and the endless controversies ensued after the screening, revealing the hypocrisies of the "Worldwide Indian Diaspora".

Casque d'or is a very good French film noir for fans of the genre. While the theme of the film deals with giving in to your desires, I'm sure that Becker and his crew wouldn't apply that lesson when it comes to purchasing this DVD. Appréciez, mon ami.

Thank You for Smoking is a delightfully snarky little film that takes a jaundiced eye at human nature in general and Washington politics in particular.

Florida Film Commissioner Paul Sirmons gave an eye opening symposium on the current state of production in the state of Florida at Full Sail for the Recording Arts in Winter Park, Florida.

"Life is Beautiful" is a film ripe with examples of positive living as defined and described by author Loren Ford. This paper explores the concepts of positive living in detail, giving specific examples to correlate the film with Ford's definition.

Seabiscuit is a fantastic film for any type of movie viewer

Unless you're one of the rare people who makes a living snapping photos, your standard film camera may not offer you anywhere near as many advantages as even a lower-end digital camera of today.

The 48 Hour Film Festival has grown from a competition between five guys in Los Angeles into an international sensation.

using the film "Any given Sunday" starring Al PAcino, i examine how directors use various techniques and elements to bring various emotions to his viewer and capture his audience

film critic Manny Farber and James Monaco compare and contrast film and cinema to other art types such as literature, painting, and sound.

the different types of sound usage in film and t.v. and how is makes feature films better to the viewer

A quick look at the history behind one of the top five film festivals in the world.

The Berlin Film Museum guides you through 100 years of film history, with a focus on that golden era when films made in Berlin came close to challenging those of Hollywood.

Sixteen Years of Alcohol is a British Film depicting an alcholic's struggle to come to terms with the two conflicting sides of himself: the violent addict and the passionate idealist. It's shot in Edinburgh, Scottland.

This book serves as a guide to film buffs significant films from around the world from the birth of the art of cinema to the present.

The small, but active Independent film scene in Eugene, OR seems to be growing at the same pace as the bustling city itself. Even with a population of fewer than 150,000, Eugene is no stranger to the movies.

This gothic tale of witchcraft is the most beautiful horror film I have ever seen

Sundance Film Festival Winning Sci-Fi movie tells the story of two engineers who make an incredible discovery which changes their lives for all time.

I was worried about the effect reading the script would have on me in regards to seeing the film, but "Mirrormask" is so imaginative and its story and visuals are so compelling that the book increased my interest in seeing the film.