Documentary Short Movies

Released in 1901

In the spring of 2022, an international tourist group will make a day trip to Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank to visit religious sites. But...

After waiting all day long, an aspiring actor tries to grab the attention of the exhausted and hungry judges during the short audition.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high...

Released in 1901

Bees are one of the most important species on the planet. A look at the trials and tribulations of two particular honeybees over two years from birth...

Also showing Cortina mountain and general surroundings.

1905, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A quickfire portrait of the New York City ballroom scene in the ‘80s.

Travelogue released on the first of January, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

Abel Ferrara directed this thirty-minute documentary that interviews the cast of his film THE ADDICTION.

Released in 1901.

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Harshness and beauty exist side by side in this look at the lives of sulfur mine workers and their families in southern Italy.

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This opens with a view of the upper falls and great viaduct of the mountain railway, showing ascending and descending cars, and then a close view of...