Curated OER
Careers in Film
Middle schoolers discuss the difference between independent films and and films produced by a major studio. They select an independent filmmaker to research and begin their research from a list of given Web sites. When research is...
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Cecil B. De Mille Foundation: Official Website Dedicated to Cecil B. Demille
Contains biography, filmography, and a photo gallery of this infamous movie director.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: James Cameron
A biography of James Cameron, a Canadian-born filmmaker whose movie The Titanic won an astounding eleven Academy Awards. More recently, he has explored the depths of the ocean in a specially designed submarine. Includes a profile,...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Arts
Learn about the lives of famous people in the arts who exemplify what it means to live a meaningful life and achieve your goals.
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Usps: Oscar Micheaux: A Man Ahead of His Time
Celebrate Black History Month by studying this courageous, innovative filmmaker and entrepreneur. Discover how Mr. Micheaux overcame obstacles to become a memorable moviemaker.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: George Lucas
Informative page on the life of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," director, George Lucas.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Father of American Animation
American cartoon animation owes its beginnings to British-born filmmaker J. Stuart Blackton, who combined drawings and stop-motion photography to create animated short films.
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Lost City De Mille: Cecil B. De Mille
A biography of the life, driving factors, and successes of the creator of "The Ten Commandments" and many other famous movies.
My Hero Project
My Hero: George Lucas
Creator of the Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas decided to become a filmmaker after a car wreck changed his mind about being a race car driver. Read about his education, his films, and the influence he has had on the film industry.