The E-Center for Cinema is a one-stop resource bringing together film studies and activities in the Twin Cities arts community to meet the needs of professionals, students, scholars and anyone interested in the art of film. Established from an initiative of the Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of Minnesota, the E-Center is part historic archive of Minnesotan film, part practical "how-to" site, part news resource, and part active community. As such, we have a growing virtual community with a listserv option for those interested in continuous updates and discussions of film life in Minnesota. We hope you take part in and enjoy the vibrant and growing community of Minnesotan film.

The following contains a brief overview of what you will find in each section of the site:

MN Film History: Watch videos of exclusive interviews from major figures in the history of Minnesotan film. Read profiles of legendary film personalities from Minnesota and find archives and tips on important books about landmarks and historic sites in the Twin Cities and Minnesota.

Twin Cities Film Today: Locate film programs at Minnesotan universities, the film sections of newspapers and journals, as well as important independent theatres and video stores. Also find information on film festivals and an archive of film conferences, and for filmmakers, a basic guide to film making resources (funding, acting, equipment, permissions).

U of M Film: Information including courses and study resources for undergraduate majors in Studies in Cinema and Media Culture (SCMC) and other students interested in film. Profiles of film professors (regardless of apartment affiliation) as well as alumni with film related Ph.D.s. Film collaboratives and centers and online resources for film study.