Amateur Filmmaking: The Home, Movie The Archive, The Web

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Amateur Filmmaking: The Home, the Movie, the Archive, the Web is a comprehensive exploration of the history, significance, and evolving practices of amateur filmmaking. Edited by Laura Rascaroli, Gwenda Young, and Barry Monahan, this book delves into how non-professional filmmakers have documented personal and collective histories, challenging the traditional boundaries of cinema. The essays within highlight the intersections between domestic life and the artistic and social worlds shaped by amateur film. The book traces the origins of home movies from early 20th-century technological innovations to their place in digital culture today, especially on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. The role of the archive is critically examined, showcasing how amateur films are preserved, restored, and recontextualized within historical narratives. This book also discusses the cultural and personal value of home movies, emphasizing how they capture intimate moments that professional cinema often overlooks. By connecting these films to broader sociocultural themes, such as memory, identity, and community, Amateur Filmmaking highlights their importance in both personal and public storytelling. The volume also considers how the digital era has democratized filmmaking, allowing for a new wave of amateur creators to reach global audiences. Through its interdisciplinary approach, this book offers insights into the ways amateur films intersect with issues of memory, media preservation, and cultural representation, making it an essential read for scholars and enthusiasts of film history, media studies, and digital culture.

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