For us filmmakers, information is key. We either learn by making films or by studying how the masters made theirs. In a lot of ways, we’re pretty lucky. For us, homework is watching movies.

Since the early-1980s, Criterion has been collecting some of the most influential classic and contemporary films (currently on DVD and Blu-Ray), and has paired them with unmatched packaging and special features. They include essays and documentaries, commentary tracks, and mind-blowing restorations - many of which are approved by the directors themselves!

That said, their cinematic alumni includes Stanley Kubrick, Akira Kurosawa, Ingmar Bergman, and François Truffaut - and that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. Their collection of over 850 films is literally a treasure trove of eye-opening and informative content. They will change the way you watch and make movies.

We’ve got a collection of our own. We’re embarrassed to say how many, but here’s an intro to some of our favourites. We’ve scavenged our shelves to find something for everyone, and to make sure each and every film has something that can improve your filmmaking.

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