Documentary Short Movies

A loving portrait of two motorcycle-riding lesbians.

Several bouts are shown in this picture, and as the contestants frequently lift each other into mid air, and then throw, the effect is exciting and...

This inspiring documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of Ruby Duncan, an activist who fights the welfare system and becomes a White House...

Released in 1901

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Man's need to create beauty, to interpret the world around him in image and color, has found expression in many forms, from the days of primitive...

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A Deep Dive into the life of Stephen Zivkovic, the owner of the last DVD rental store in Adelaide.

Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands...

This film is a poetic exploration of the human spirit, resilience, and the transformative power of art in the face of unimaginable trauma.

The Invisible Subtitler is an independent documentary about the use of subtitles in cinema and the life of subtitlers themselves, focusing on the...

Legendary short story writer Lucia Berlin (1936-2004) captured moments of grace in the cafeterias and laundromats of the American Southwest, in the...

Released in 1915, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Millennials in the US discover their lack of legal nationality, sparking a search for recognition and belonging that unites them and offers hope for...

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Roy Hiroshi Matsumoto was an American soldier of World War II. A Nisei, Matsumoto was born in Laguna, California. When he was 8 years old, his...

A documentary about Fausto Delle Chiaie, an italian artist. He worked in many european countries and spent the last 30 years exhibiting on the...