With the many sites out there on the Internet where users can watch, rent, or buy movies we thought it would a good idea to compile a list. We scoured the Internet and came up with a list. It may not be a complete list but we think it will point our readers in the right direction.
Rental and Buy
Unbox at Amazon.com - One of the newest sites available with the power of Amazon behind it. Great users interface although selection is small. Purchase Only.
CinemaNow - Offers users the option of rental or purchase. Easy to navigate with movies separated by category.
MovieLink - For those that like Indies this site showcases some of the finest Indies available. Movies offered for rental or purchase.
Vongo - A movie service that allows users unlimited viewing of their library for a small monthly fee. Service can be attached to up to three different devices.
MovieFlix - A movie service with several offerings. Free membership allows access to several free titles while others are available via premium membership.
MovieLand - Offers users purchases. Site is currently having issues as of this posting.
AOL Movies - Download movies from AOL. This site offers newer titles as well as some older ones. Site also features user uploaded content.
ITunes - Another newcomer to the online movies scene. ITunes offers it users a vast library of films plus this site has a powerful history of customer satisfaction.
EzTakes - Offers users a variety of films to download including some lesser know old favorites.
Guba - Offering rentals and purchases. Prices and selection are good.
Shorts And Independent
IFilm - One of the oldest video sites on the Internet. This site has a vast library for users to enjoy.
AtomFilms - Another of the oldest sites around. This site offers users quality shorts and lengthy films.
Sundance - Home site of one of the leaders in independent film festivals. Films shown at their festivals can be viewed here.
Fylmz - High quality independent films available to view. This is a site to keep an eye on.
UndergroundFilm - Another of the well-known sites for independent productions. This site is easy to navigate and offers users some wonderful films.
01Films - Not much is known about this site as it is currently undergoing a revamp.
Guerrilla Filmmakers - A site dedicated to helping others find their voice in the digital film world.
IFC Media Lab - Offering views some interesting shorts. Site is easy to navigate.
Internet Archive - Helping to keep older films alive. Users can opt to download or stream selections.
INetFilm - Several selections from independent producers. Had problems with the site reaching an actual film.
SonnyBoo - This site features films mainly of the documentary style. Many of the films centered on helping the independent filmmaker understand the process of making a film.
StudentFilms - This site is dedicated to the shorts produced by student filmmakers. Many tools are available to help these students complete their project.
The New Venue - Some high quality shorts although the site has not been updated for some time.
The Conner Brothers - This site has some wonderfully produced shorts. The two brothers that maintain this site also produce a large amount of the films on it.
TheForce.net - For all you Star Wars lovers out there, this is the place for you. This site is dedicated to the films produced for and by the fans of the Star Wars universe.
YouTube - One of the most popular and successful DYI video sites. Users can upload clips of nearly anything or even create web shows for other users to view.
GoogleVideo - Still in beta, this site is user friendly and allows users to upload clips of various styles.
Trailers
Not going to really go into describing each site individually as they are all pretty much the same. These sites offer trailers for films currently in theaters for users that are looking for a night out at the movies.
Movies.AOL.com - This site is different from the above listed site.
Real Guide @ Movies.Real.Guide.com
Tribute.ca - For all you Canadian readers this site is for you.
Other Sites Of Note
NetGuruIndia - This site is dedicated to independent film produced from where else but India. Some interesting films here even if you can’t understand the language.
The Intimate Theater - Ok this site has some bizarre films but it allows viewers to see a different style of film and life.
DFilm - This was a cute little site that I felt compelled to include. User can create their own short animated film using the sites online software.
Dvix Movies - A site that provides users with links to available Dvix movies.
Machinima.com - This site is dedicated to the makers of Machinima. Packed full of interesting works of film.
MachinimaHQ - Another site dedicated to the creators and fans of machine created cinema.
Agian this is not a complete listing of every site available so if you have a site that you fell needs mentioning send me an E Mail with a link and if enough sites are found I will gladly do another list.
