As the year comes to a close and the winter season begins, it’s the perfect time to refresh your film and media collection for the upcoming months. Looking ahead to 2025, the 2024 End of Year Film Guide from Video Librarian offers a curated selection of films to strengthen your library collection or classroom syllabus.
These informative and inspiring titles are ideal for library collection development or a variety of course subjects and college majors. Exclusively for librarians and educators, our guide highlights special promotions from top distributors and filmmakers, including options for movie licensing, allowing you to find the perfect films for your needs.
This year's guide features a wide range of films, from thought-provoking documentaries tackling pressing social issues to vibrant genre movies. These selections are designed to spark meaningful conversations and provide valuable insights, making them ideal for special events on campus, JCC programs, Parks and Rec activities, and community screenings. We've also included links for each company's website to inquire about the public performance rights (PPR) to ensure you're fully equipped for your public screenings and events.
In addition, we've included articles on conducting film discussions in classrooms, films to watch for Kwanzaa, and how to create a themed film marathon for your community. These resources can help you bring films to your community in exciting ways that students and library patrons will remember and talk about.
Below is a list of film distributors that are highlighted in this guide:
- F3M Films
- Level 33 Entertainment
- ArtMattan Films
- Breaking Glass Pictures
- Good Docs
- Grasshopper Film
- Full Moon Features
- Terra Nova Films
- TMW Media Group
- Film Movement
Curious about what's inside? View our End of Year Guide below ⬇
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With hundreds of new films released annually, finding the ideal titles for your library or classroom can be a daunting task. That's where Video Librarian shines! We are your go-to resource for film recommendations encompassing all genres, topics, and styles. Let us guide you through the upcoming school year and beyond.
Important: Don't forget to click on the images to visit the company's websites for more information about their films and current discounts!
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