Documentary Short Movies

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 14th, 1918.

An electric doorbell, a cylindrical lock on the entrance door, and a peephole. A single-phase socket. A faience toilet bowl, a cistern, and a toilet...

Distressing accounts and images of historical warfare and the ongoing issues of a population suffering from hunger fill this short documentary about...

This short shows how a gold-mantled ground squirrel at Crater Lake National Park has learned to solve problems connected with getting food

"Michikha Is Not Afraid of Airplanes" is a visual essay about a journey - even one that is impossible, didn't take place, or was undertaken...

Released on the 21st of September, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

In Xining, China, Daxin Street transforms when night falls. From the setting up of the stalls to the bustling nightlife, the film follows the rhythm...

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

Travelogue released on the 31st of July, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in 1901

Released in June of 1921, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The Oldest Heart is a short documentary that follows the inspiring journey of Australia’s oldest female amateur boxer, Lyn Joy Mills, who at...

Poor pedestrian, horse drawn carts, wagons and bus travel across bridge at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

At just 22 years old, Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr has toured the world, bagged a Grammy nomination and captured the hearts of millions. The short...

A crowd of a hundred boys rushing the position of another crowd, storming their adversaries with volleys of snowballs, finally driving the enemy from...

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

The stalls with their keepers and stores of laces are being inspected by English and American tourists, who no doubt takeaway with them a goodly...

Released in 1901