Correlations to State/National Standards
Film/Screenwriting Resources
Interviews
- 4empowerment Screenplay Writing Video Clips of Tips from Industry Professionals Award-winning screenwriters share their experiences and insights.
- Robert Rodriguez's 10-minute Film School Robert Rodriguez tells you how to get it done.
- Screenwriters Utopia Interviews with Screenwriters Great interviews with major motion picture screenwriters.
- Bill Broyles Successful screenwriter whose credits include "Apollo 13" and "Cast Away".
- Liz Carpenter Author of four books ("Start with a Laugh," "Getting Better all the Time," "Unplanned Parenthood," and "Conversations of a Seventy-Something Surrogate Mother") and numerous magazine articles, and appears frequently as a public speaker.
- Chris McQuarrie Award winning screenwriter whose credits include "The Usual Suspects," "The Way of the Gun," and "Public Access."
- Lynn Denton Director of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Lynn has over 20 years of museum experience working in all phases of museum work.
- Mike Rich Author of two widely-distributed movies, "Finding Forrester," and "The Rookie.
- Robin Swicord Screenwriter whose credits include "Practical Magic", "Matilda" and "Little Women".
- Stephen Harrigan Best-selling Texas author, screenwriter, and journalist. He has appeared in many publications, including The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, Conde Nast Traveler, and Life. Harrigan's sixth and best-selling novel The Gates of the Alamo was published in 2000.
- David Maraniss Pulitzer prize winning journalist and author whose books include "The Prince of Tennessee: The Rise of Al Gore", "When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi", "First in His Class: The Biography of Bill Clinton".
Books
Websites
- 2-Pop.com
A great resource for DV (digital video) production; part of the Creative Planet Communities online network.
- studentfilms.com
An online student film festival and resource. Watch some interesting student work.
- dvdojo.com
We specialize in teaching people to shoot, script, edit, and sell digital video. In other words, we teach people how to "make tv."
- film-Makers.com
The ultimate online starting point for Film-Makers and Film-Lovers!
- Robert Rodriguez's 10-minute Film School
Robert Rodriguez tells you how to get it done.
- screenwritersutopia.com
Helpful tips for getting screenplays produced, script development services, contest information, The Script Shop,book and movie reviews and a ton of interesting articles about current and upcoming movies, writing and other related topics.
- atomfilms.shockwave.com
A very cool film site. Has something for everyone. The latest and greatest in animation, comedy, music videos, drama, action and shockwave.
- ifilm.com
A great entertainment site featuring trailers for movies and video games along with music videos, shorts, television and movies. You’ll like this one.
Poetry/Short Story Resources
Books
Websites
- pathetic.org
Great dictionary of Poetic Terms - Ever wonder the exact definition of a term used to define some aspect of poetry or verse? Look no further than here.
- teenlit.com
Writers Workshop has some great writing tools
- teenwriters.net
They have everything an aspiring writer needs: copyrighting services, writing tips, message boards, and more!
- poets.org
Website for The Academy of American Poets - the largest organization in the country dedicated specifically to the art of poetry.
- poetrytelevision.com
Showcases poetry, spoken word and musical performances. A venue where you can hear and view regularly-updated poetry videos.
- pshares.org
Ploughshares, The Literary Journal at Emerson College has over 3,000 poems, stories, and that you may read for free. They also have a multitude of Web-only information about many of their 2,000-plus authors: bios, news, events, even blurbs about their favorite books.
- pw.org
Poets & Writers, Inc. is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. It is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization. Includes their magazine articles online as well as online only articles. Good resource info.
- Merlynspen.org
Merlyn's Pen is an online digital magazine featuring exclusively writing by teens. Parents, teachers, librarians are encouraged to visit.
- teenink.com
Teen Ink features poetry written by teens for teens. There are over 15,000 pages of student writing on this site.
- flyawaynetwork.com
A creative network for teens by teens featuring discussion boards to post and discuss work.
- pageonelit.com
Page One Literary is an online award-winning newsletter and website for all pageturners and ink scribblers who are in search of useful, informative, resourceful, insightful, intelligent and thought-provoking, literary-versed news, interviews and writing tips.
- writersinsite.com
An online community and resource for writers of all levels and genres. Pick up tips and tricks from the works of famous writers, post your own work, ask an expert for guidance, and pose general questions about writing and writer's resources on the web.
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Photography Resources
Interviews
- Ansel Adams
A BBC interview with talks about his early life, photography in the 1920s, language of art and photography and a definition of a creative photograph.
- Annie Leibovitz
Life is pretty strange anyway: Annie Leibovitz in conversation with fotoTAPETA’s Anna Beata Bohdziewicz
- Joel Meyerowitz
NPR Interview Mr. Meyerowitz was completing on a 15 year project to photograph the World Trade Center. He has, since the September 11th attack, been photographing the site with an 8x10 Deardorff. He speaks eloquently about his work on a long term project and his current effort to document the scene.
- Sam Abell
The Digital Journalist interview discussing his book The Photographic Life.
- Christopher Burkett
From View Camera Magazine: IN CERTAIN LIGHT Interview by John Paul Caponigro
- Photos For A Purpose On Becoming A Pro
Three professional nature photographers give answers to questions about turning pro
By David Middleton, from American Vision, Amphoto, 1999
Photography By Wayne Lynch, David Middleton and John Shaw
Books
Websites
- azuswebworks.com
This site has lots of tips for photographers. Test your camera knowledge with an online quiz, or learn about the history of photography.
- kodak.com
Whether you want a little information or a lot, it's all here! Look-up a quick photo tip, follow the steps for e-mailing a picture, or explore black-and-white photography. They have lots of information, tips, and fun ideas for you.
- masters-of-photography.com
Browse through an extensive list of artists, read the articles, check out the resources, and view the photographs.
- photographymuseum.com
The American Museum of Photography website. Take a look at the current exhibitions, do some research in the research center or browse the museum shops.
- nyip.com
The New York Institute of Photography is the world’s oldest and largest photography school. The site is for anyone who loves photography and wants to take better photographs. Whether you're seventeen or seventy. Use a point-and-shoot or an SLR. Amateur or pro.
- onlinephotography.com
Dedicated to photography of all types, with articles and images to thrill all of those who love photography. Includes photographer resumes, a forum, links, articles, and product reviews.
- scphoto.com
Student Curriculum in Photography is an online resource for students of all ages who want to improve their photography skills. Includes technical assistance, project and curriculum ideas.
- nationalgeographic.com
Includes Photo of the Day, Photo Galleries, Photographer Bios, Photography FAQ and Photography Index. Check out some amazing photos!
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