Kanopy

History

Olivia Humphrey founded Kanopy in 2008 with a vision to bring the magic of film into colleges and universities. Students watch more videos than any other resources outside of their academic world so it seemed logical that video should play a bigger role in education. Being passionate about film, and excited to unearth not only award winning features but also obscure, important archival film.

Specialties

Large and Unique Collection of Films: Kanopy provides students access to one of the largest collections of films in the world - including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases - on every topic imaginable. Easy-to-use Platform: Kanopy's viewing platform makes it easy to watch, share and discuss films - both in and outside of class - at your convenience. Cutting-Edge Educational Resource: Kanopy makes it easy for faculty to incorporate video - the preferred medium for college students - into research projects or classroom discussion. Filmmaker Community: Kanopy works closely with award-winning filmmakers and distributors to ensure a sustainable economy for current and future filmmakers.