InfoGuides: Film and Video Studies: Begin Your Research

Begin Your Research

Welcome to the Film and Videos Studies InfoGuide!

Whether you are conducting research for a paper or a film project, this guide contains everything you need to get started! Please flip through the following tabs to learn how to conduct library searches and find books, films, articles, and more.

Find Background Sources - Reference resources to locate background information on topics
Find Books - Mason and Washington Research Library Consortium catalogs
Find Articles - Key databases containing academic journals, newspapers, and reviews for film and AV studies research
Find Scripts & Screenplays - Key databases and web resources for locating scripts, screenplays, & motion picture plays
Find Films and Videos - Mason's collection of DVDs, VHS, and Streaming Databases
Create Media - Audio & images for creative use
View Media - View media in the library or at home.
Find Copyright Information - Resources for filmmakers on copyright and fair use
Find Career Information - Get information on local organizations with resources valuable to your career.
Write & Cite - Information on citation styles and Zotero
Get Help - Chat with a librarian or set up an appointment with the the Music, Film, and Media Librarian.

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