MUS210: Music in Film
Streaming Music
- Naxos Music Library This link opens in a new windowThe Naxos Music Library [NML] is the world's largest online classical music library and includes extensive 20th- and 21st-century recordings. It also includes film soundtracks!
- Qwest.tv This link opens in a new windowCreated by Quincy Jones, this database provides access to over 1,000 programs of music, while rightly compensating the artists and rights owners. "Documentaries, archives, and concerts from around the world highlight the beauty of our humanity and what makes our differences a strength to share. We want each kid and student to be able to freely explore their musical history by rediscovering their roots, both through jazz and beyond." (open letter from Quincy Jones)
Streaming Video
UofT Libraries Video Collections
UofT users are fortunate to have the Media Commons is on the 3rd Floor of Robarts Library. This film library's website is also home to a full list of all the Video Streaming Collections available online through UofT Libraries.
You will need to login with your UTORID to access most of resources.
- Streaming Collections via UofT LibrariesList of Film and Media resources available online.
> Most resources require UTORID except for the Open Access section at bottom
> Learn which collections are the best to search for Feature Films, Documentaries, Interviews, Concerts, and much more.
> Try searching within the collections and use each platform's media specific filters. - Audio Cine Films"Academic film streaming to enhance your learning experience". Film streaming service containing many new Hollywood releases.
- Criterion-on-Demand This link opens in a new windowCriterion-on-Demand is a video streaming service featuring thousands of films, including recent Hollywood blockbusters.
- Criterion-on-Demand: Troubleshooting TipsIf you are experiencing issues streaming, take a look at these suggested fixes.
- Kanopy This link opens in a new windowStream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month.
- Internet Archive - Feature Films CollectionsFeature films, shorts, silent films and trailers are available for viewing and downloading. Enjoy!
Toronto Public Library Video Collections
UofT Students can apply for Toronto Public Library Card (or TPL Digital Access Card).
Your TPL card provides access to:
- Digital Video through Hoopla and Kanopy and Digital Music through Hoopla and Naxos (also ebooks, audio books and magazines)
- Physical film and music (Film / TV - DVDs or Music - CD, Vinyl, Sheet Music)
If you encounter an error message, please let Kate know.
Freely-Available Online Video Resources
These online film collections can be accessed freely online.
- UTL List of Freely-Available Online Video ResourcesScroll to the bottom of the Media Commons page for list of links to free streaming collections
- Publicdomainmovies.netPublicdomainmovies.net provides links to the content hosted by the Internet Archive and the Wikimedia Foundation. Browse for feature films, comedy, drama and romance, science fiction and horror and cartoons.
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