Always Independent Films One of the few Web sites featuring short- and long-form independent films, documentaries and animated shows in their entirety. You'll need the Windows Media Player, as well as a broadband connection of more than 300 kbps, to fully tap alwaysI's power. But the effort's worth it. What's more, you can submit your work for review or sign up as a judge for online film festivals. Centerseat Centerseat.com is a fun site that streams original content; features sidebar info about the clip; and tells you where to buy related items. Thanks to a mix of music, film, sports, kids', hot spot and lifestyle info, Centerseat offers something for everyone. MediaTrip MediaTrip.com offers something for the casual viewer to the serious actor, thanks to a wide range of original film, music, animation and TV show content. Among the featured product: "lil pimp" and the best-selling short film of all time, "George Lucas in Love." Atom Films Features clips of often-cheeky, offbeat and hilarious short films and cartoons. MovieFone A coming-attractions, fans-focused site for mostly mainstream Hollywood fare with live trailers and ticket kiosks. IcraveTV.com A Toronto-based site that streams Canadian TV shows and other features over the Internet. Ifilm.com Everything, including live clips, you need to know about U.S. and international film, even if you didn't ask. MovieFlix A theater in your computer that features free, full-length flicks - most of them second tier - and classic TV fare ranging from biopix to westerns. Ad Critic An entertaining smorgasbord of great commercials. Streaming QuickTime Video Showcase Links to streaming video services from a range of folks, including Disney, Rolling Stone and ESPN. Of course, Apple's QuickTime video player is required.

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