The Internet offers moviemakers a unique opportunity for sharing their work with the world. But distribution is not the only way the Web can assist aspiring and seasoned auteurs alike. From pre-production through post, millions of Websites help today’s cinema artists further their careers. How can you separate the best from the rest? For starters, you can use our second annual roundup of the 50 Best Websites for Moviemakers.

AFCI.org

ArtfulWriter.com

ArtOfTheGuillotine.com

BigStar.tv

BlssResearch.com

DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com

DetonationFilms.com

DVcreators.net

DVXuser.com

EarthProtect.com

EntertainmentEarth.com

ExploreTalent.com

FightForIndependents.org

FilmmakersAlliance.org

Filmmaking.net

FiveSprockets.com

GreenCine.com

HollywoodOmniBook.com

iArtHouse.com

TheIncentivesOffice.com

IMDb.com

IndieProducer.net

IndyMogul.com

InkTip.com

JoBlo.com

JohnAugust.com

MagicRock.com

MakingOf.com

MicroFilmmaker.com

MovieMaker.com

MovieMarketingMadness.com

MovieRetriever.com

myProducer.tv

Openfilm.com

Pavaline.com

ProductionHUB.com

Reel-Exchange.com

ReelGrok.com

ReframeCollection.org

ScriptPIMP.com

ShootingPeople.org

SnagFilms.com

StoryLink.com

TakeZer0.com

TriggerStreet.com

TwistedTracks.com

WebFilmSchool.com

WebMovieNow.com

YOBI.tv

The list above includes sites only; for the full article, pick up a copy of MovieMaker‘s Future of Moviemaking 2009 special edition, on newsstands in June. Or sign up for a subscription at the discounted rate of just $1 per issue* at https://www.moviemaker.com/subscribe/best_sites.