Documentary Short Movies

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

Eighteen-year-old Aaliyah flies on aerial silks. Her 16-year-old cousin Bre twirls on hoops. They dream of escaping the violence that marred their...

This film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Victorian capital of Melbourne in the mid 1960s.

Released on August 17th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Western Australian...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

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

Klettern im Fels (in English, "Rock Climbing") is a German silent documentary about rock climbing. It was directed by the cameraman Hermann Schadock...

Murray Sinclair's acceptance speech for an award in honor of his role as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, intercut with...

A short documentary on life in Iceland.

Short documentary made by Federico Valle and produced by Visugraphic Pictures for Argentinian newspaper La Nacion.

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

La Dispute – NOWDTC documentary by Martin (CHAPTER III – Returning To The Womb)

The film raises the problem of moral development of a child. It explores how the social environment shapes children's moral feelings.

The Scarlet Macaw, a vibrant symbol of the Mexican rainforest, is disappearing from the ecosystem. Conservation and Recovery of the Scarlet Macaw in...

Documentary on mountain climbing in the Swiss and Italian Alps.

This short travel documentary showcases the natural landscapes, water systems, and historic sites of Tasmania. Produced on behalf of the Australian...

Released in 1920, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A look into the birth and evolution of Cacho y Bache, an independent art magazine that brings together a vibrant community of creators through their...