Documentary Short Movies

  • 1970
    Australian Knightmare

    Australian Knightmare

    Australian Knightmare

    01970HD

    This is the story of one of Australia's most gruesome murders and the first woman in the nation's history to be sentenced to life in prison with no...

    Australian Knightmare
  • 2022
    The Cold Kiss of Death

    The Cold Kiss of Death

    The Cold Kiss of Death

    02022HD

    Mark Thompson Ashworth discusses the 1966 film "The Third Eye "( or "Il Terzo Occhio"), and its cast and crew, pointing out key figures, including...

    The Cold Kiss of Death
  • 1976
    These Bright Northern Nights

    These Bright Northern Nights

    These Bright Northern Nights

    01976HD

    Erik Løchen struggles to find the midnight sun.

    These Bright Northern Nights
  • 2010
    Cassowary

    Cassowary

    Cassowary

    102010HD

    An encounter at Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa shot in 16mm by JMG+PP.

    Cassowary
  • 1970
    Legend of the Witches

    Legend of the Witches

    Legend of the Witches

    5.41970HD

    A visual exploration into the origins of witchcraft in the UK and in particular the demystification of symbolism still embedded today within many...

    Legend of the Witches
  • 2023
    The Winterkeeper

    The Winterkeeper

    The Winterkeeper

    92023HD

    As the impact of the climate crisis intensifies each year, both Steven Fuller and Yellowstone face an unprecedented threat to their future —...

    The Winterkeeper
  • 2000
    The Border

    The Border

    The Border

    02000HD

    Short documentary chronicling the life of Eva Canseco, a maquiladora (factory worker) from Oaxaca living in the border town of Tijuana.

    The Border
  • 2008
    The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business

    The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business

    The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business

    5.52008HD

    Set against the landscape of 80s teen culture and the dawn of yuppiedom, this documentary relishes 'Risky Business' for having the brains to break...

    The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business
  • 1971
    The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman

    The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman

    The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman

    6.61971HD

    In this unfinished work, a young mother, her little girl, as well as a friend of the mother's, spend the summer in a villa. The mother shares her...

    The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman
  • 1970
    A Foot in the Door

    A Foot in the Door

    A Foot in the Door

    01970HD

    A Foot in the Door tells the story of Kindergarten to College (K2C), the first universal children’s savings account program in the United...

    A Foot in the Door
  • 2009
    Point of View: A Retrospective of Joe Sedelmaier

    Point of View: A Retrospective of Joe Sedelmaier

    Point of View: A Retrospective of Joe Sedelmaier

    02009HD

    As one of his generation's quintessential Mad Men, television commercial director Joe Sedelmaier's work was iconic, dynamic, and instantly...

    Point of View: A Retrospective of Joe Sedelmaier
  • 1913
    Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius

    Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius

    Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius

    01913HD

    Frederick Burlingham visits Vesuvius and climbs down into the crater accompanied by two Italian guides. Contains some nice actuality of Pompeii and...

    Descent into the Crater of Vesusvius
  • 1924
    A Wedding Feast Among the Borneo Dayaks

    A Wedding Feast Among the Borneo Dayaks

    A Wedding Feast Among the Borneo Dayaks

    01924HD

    1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

    A Wedding Feast Among the Borneo Dayaks
  • 2014
    Post New Bills: The Story of Green Patriot Posters

    Post New Bills: The Story of Green Patriot Posters

    Post New Bills: The Story of Green Patriot Posters

    02014HD

    A short documentary illustrating how art can influence public perception towards environmental issues. Green Patriot Posters is a highly acclaimed...

    Post New Bills: The Story of Green Patriot Posters
  • 2013
    Três no Tri

    Três no Tri

    Três no Tri

    02013HD

    Mexico Cup, 1970: Pelé scores the goal against Czechoslovakia, helping the Brazilian team towards its third championship. Orlando Abrunhosa...

    Três no Tri
  • 2015
    Little Blue Box

    Little Blue Box

    Little Blue Box

    02015HD

    Some 1960s hackers known as phone phreaks found a way to avoid long-distance charges. Two of those phreaks just happened to be students named Steve...

    Little Blue Box
  • 1939
    The Rape of Czechoslovakia

    The Rape of Czechoslovakia

    The Rape of Czechoslovakia

    71939HD

    Weiss’s classic B&W agitprop short made after his escape to London just ahead of the Nazis. He carried with him three reels of material for his...

    The Rape of Czechoslovakia
  • 2005
    The Owls and the Orchard

    The Owls and the Orchard

    The Owls and the Orchard

    02005HD

    A devoted pair of little owls set up home in an old orchard in rural Herefordshire. From spring blossom to autumn apples, a year in the life of the...

    The Owls and the Orchard
  • 2020
    30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation

    30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation

    30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation

    102020HD

    In the following conversation, recorded remotely in 2020, filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster discuss the mission, evolution, and ongoing work...

    30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation
  • 2024
    Kujang Sasaka Bwaga Sunda

    Kujang Sasaka Bwaga Sunda

    Kujang Sasaka Bwaga Sunda

    6.22024HD

    Kang Aries and Kang Oca are two cultural observers of Kujang who try to provide a justification perspective on the Kujang Philosophy made by one of...

    Kujang Sasaka Bwaga Sunda