Documentary Short Movies

Four roped men descend through the seracs of the Mer de Glace. One of them falls and has to be hoisted. The shot belongs to a collection of scenes...

The powerful story of a couple who's hopes of having a child went from infertility, to a miracle, to tragedy.

This very short documentary from the Hinterland Who’s Who series introduces viewers to the peregrine falcon.

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...

A remote and wild island on the west coast of Scotland is home to a small group of people that live in deep connection with the land, the sea and the...

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

This short documentary offers a look at the life forms on the Queen Elizabeth Islands within the Arctic Circle. Even in this frigid zone of icebergs...

In 1992, at the height of the AIDS pandemic, activist Terence Alan Smith made a historic bid for president of the United States as his drag queen...

Travelogue released on November 2nd, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

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

This Traveltalk short visits Hawaii's capital city.

Travelogue released on the 14th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on November 16th, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A young boy's successful battle against cancer and his subsequent efforts to help other children overcome their fears of the illness.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A short documentary on life in Iceland.

A short film showing a typical English seaside town during the winter.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.