Screen Studies - Film Studies Reference

Film Studies Reference

Launching November 2025

Film Studies Reference is an essential academic resource, presenting a global and multifaceted exploration of cinema's history, culture, and critical frameworks. Containing titles originally published by Rowman & Littlefield, this collection is an invaluable tool for students and scholars, covering stars and filmmakers, national cinemas, and critical issues within cinema studies.

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Encyclopedias

Discover a wide range of comprehensive encyclopedias exploring racism, sexism, and LGBTQIA+ portrayals in film, prominent directors, and film industries by region:

The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Films

Encyclopedia of LGBTQIA+ Portrayals in American Cinema

The Encyclopedia of Sexism in American Films

The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Films

The Encyclopedia of French Film Directors

Historical Dictionaries

Explore cross-referenced dictionaries covering cinema from the silent era to the present, with focused studies ranging from African American to Soviet cinema:

Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema

Historical Dictionary of Australian and New Zealand Cinema

Historical Dictionary of British Spy Fiction

Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema

Historical Dictionary of Japanese Cinema

Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema

Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema

Historical Dictionary of South American Cinema

Practical Guides and Focused Analyses

An extensive library of eBooks covering filmmaking techniques, screenwriting, film history, genres, directors and eras designed to provoke further thought and support research:

A Book about the Film Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Constructing the Coens: From Blood Simple to Inside Llewyn Davis

The Silent Feminists: America’s First Women Directors