Documentary Short Movies

Released in 1901

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

"The role of the arts is to tear down what is evil and build up what is good." - Chinaka Hodge

In this documentary nature short, we are introduced to the animal inhabitants of a mountain valley, as seen through the eyes of a baby moose, named...

Tut is a 52-year-old fisherman living in Kampot. In spite of the language barrier, he recounts for the first time and without any words his past...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

In 2002, Sophie Constantinou and Bill Weir interviewed Padgett about his life and works, specifically his friendship and collaborations with the New...

Dr. Washington Burns is the executive director of the Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, for working tirelessly to meet the needs and...

The extraordinary and storied life of Topsy, a bactrian camel, whose career spanned the military, the mines, the movies and more.

At once exaltation and elegy, this documentary profiles the natural history of North Carolina's Outer Banks, a seascape of transitory barrier islands...

Original archival synopsis: The Japanese bombed Darwin many times during World War II because it was strategically important target number one in...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on September 14th, 1919.

Conceived as a challenge between twin brothers, the Dick’s-A-Thon has grown into Seattle’s premiere marathon event. Participants must run...

The ascent of the Matterhorn by the Hornli Ridge, filmed in July 1913 by Frederick Burlingham. The team, composed of Burlingham and four mountain...

A portrait of two very different mathematicians, porridge pulleys and Pi features Fields medalist Vaughan Jones, one of the world's foremost knot...

Whales Without Walls is a short film that tells the story of our work to create North America’s first seaside sanctuary for whales being...

An Academy Award winning multi-image large-format film showcasing life in Ontario without narration or dialogue but accompanied by the classic song...

A travelogue set in the jungles of Borneo.

Coming back during Winter, Alex Powell explores both the places and personal connections found in his hometown and how they've changed. “Guide...

Released in 1901