The Cinema SIG, organized in November 1998, seeks to respond to the increasing interest in and use of films of all types (feature-length, shorts, documentaries, news, soap operas, etc.) in language instruction, acquisition and assessment. While video has taken center stage in this instructional thrust, it appears that increasingly DVD will insinuate itself as the medium of choice. The Cinema SIG provides a forum for all to keep abreast of the potential of this powerful communication and instructional tool.

• Topics of particular interest to Cinema SIG members are:
• Video acquisition (purchase and rental)
• Development and exchange of instructional materials that exploit the instructional potential of film
• WW Web sites devoted to film: identification and dissemination of information
• Bibliography on film (reviews, articles, books, press kits)
• Film Festivals
• Establishing a Chat Room and a Web Page
• Developing Filmographies
• Technology and the visual for language instruction
• Research and publication in film studies and SLA

Officers
Chair: Leasa Lutes,Gordon College, 2013-2015
Vice-Chair: Darell Tibbles, Vistamar School, 2013-2014
Secretary: Caroline Travalia, Hobart and William Smith  Colleges, 2013-2014
Past Chair: Madelyn Gonnerman Torchin, 2013-2015

Read minutes from previous SIG business meetings.	Access the Cinema/Film SIG Online Community eGroup.	View links of interest to Cinema/Film  SIG members.