Contact:
Amy Guy
guyal@elac.edu
Choonhee Rhim
rhimcl@elac.edu
Licensed movies and films that you can watch (stream) on a computer, smart device, or television via an Internet connection.
Popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO do not offer subscriptions to academic libraries. However, the library subscribes to several academic streaming video platforms. All videos are captioned and licensed for classroom use.
Films on Demand: Access over 45,000 videos on a wide range of academic topics 24/7. No library permission or request required.
Kanopy: A popular streaming platform with access to 100+ ELAC faculty-selected films. Faculty can request videos required for classroom use in the portal. All users must create a personal account. See instructions below.
Swank: A motion picture streaming platform with 39+ ELAC faculty-selected films. Faculty can request videos required for classroom use in the portal.
The streaming video platform, Intelecom, went out of business in 2021, and ELAC's access to their platform ended on June 30, 2021. Access select Intelecom Learning films through ELAC's Films on Demand streaming video platform.
Click on the links below to learn how to embed or link videos into your Canvas course shell.
The LA County Library and the Los Angeles Public Library systems provide access to Kanopy. Film requests are not required for most films. Note: Public and academic library versions vary. Anyone living in Los Angeles County can apply online for digital cards.