Documentary Short Movies

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Actor Ian Richardson walks up the hill to Arthur's Seat, which overlooks the city of Edinburgh, as he did during lunch hours as a bored office clerk...

George Stoney investigates the living conditions, both good and bad, in the rural, segregated South.

The ocean is the origin of creation. We simply wouldn't be here without it. In this poetic short film, we explore our relationship with it, allowing...

About young Soviet men who fought in Afghanistan and are trying to find their place in a peaceful life. They share their experience with older WWII...

Released on the 16th of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

In 2002, Sophie Constantinou interviewed Ron Padgett, Connie Lewellyn and Kenward Elmslie and recorded their recollections of Joe Brainard’s...

The documentary adresses the meaning of music and the musical diversity present in Umbanda (a Brazilian religion with afroindigenous roots). With...

The nightingale and its song, its habitat, nest eggs and young.

In 1984 a tiny, anonymous Tipperary village was thrust in to the world's spotlight when US President Ronald Reagan arrived to visit his ancestral...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on November 6th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Elephants are used to pull teak logs through thick jungle to a river.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on October 19th, 1919.

Released on the 20th of March, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A study of nocturnal butterflies and their mating habits.

Released on the 10th of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

An Editor recounts the diaries of a failed film production as they attempt to construct a new narrative from the remaining footage.