Documentary Short

A documentary film is a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record. Such films were originally shot on film stock—the only medium available—but now include video and digital productions that can be either direct-to-video, made into a TV show or released for screening in cinemas. “Documentary” has been described as a “filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception” that is continually evolving and is without clear boundaries.

U.S. and foreign films

The English film title, original title, country of origin and production year are listed. Foreign-language films are subtitled in English.

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The Soloist Of the Orchestra

Arantxa Echevarría | Spain | Production Year | 25 m English, Spanish with English Subtitles The uniqueness of Antonio is his absolute pitch. Only one in 10,000 people have it. This is the ability to recognize a note just hearing it. Mozart and many great musicians had it. But in another facet Antonio is more… Read more »

Bhagyale Bachekaharu (Nepal Earthquake: Heroes, Survivors and Miracles)

Ganesh Panday | Nepal | 2015 | 45 m Facebook On 25 April 2015 at 11:56 local time, a devastating (7.8) earthquake struck Nepal with an epicenter in Barpak, a village of Gorkha district (144 km northwest) of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal left 9,000 (More than half were female) dead, many injured, hundreds… Read more »

Rodrigo Herrmann – Life and Works

Elisa Herrmann | Brazil | 2016 | 17 m Portuguese with English Subtitles Facebook The documentary “Rodrigo Herrmann – Life and Works” reveals the short but extraordinary life of Brazilian composer, organist, and choirmaster, Maestro Rodrigo Herrmann. Family interviews and photographs shine a light on his life, and recordings share the inspiring legacy of his… Read more »

Moravica Lake – Nothing to No One

Ruža Helać | Serbia | 2016 | 26 m Facebook | Twitter -Moravica lake is located on the territory of the Bačka Topola municipality, between Stara Moravica and Krivaja. A pollution has occurred in this lake during yesterday afternoon. I have received a phone call from local fisherman telling me that great number of fish… Read more »

Seekers

Catharine Tamas | Canada | 2013 | 49 m SEEKERS is a documentary that explores a movement by a growing number of people disillusioned with the direction the world is taking politically, economically, and environmentally. The film documents their attempts to seek deeper spiritual meaning in their lives. As the director sets out on her… Read more »

Queens of the Roleo

Dave Jones | United States | 2014 | 49:00 Facebook Four girls from a small Idaho town. Eleven log rolling World Championships in fourteen years. One pond monkey. This is their story.

A Teen’s Guide to Understanding and Communicating with People with Autism

Alexandra Jackman | United States | 2013 | 14 m Facebook A Teen’s Guide to Understanding and Communicating with People with Autism is a primer on how individuals can better relate to those with Autism. The goal of the film is to help typically developing teens learn about Autism and thus increase acceptance of their… Read more »

Natural Selection

Cynthia Cazañas Garín | Cuba | 2016 | 11 m Spanish with English Subtitles This documentary reflects the mistreatment of animals, mainly dogs and cats, which is an usual and insensible practice today in Cuba. These practices are the direct result of Cuba’s lack of an Animal Protection Act. Viewing Instructions

Low

Imanol Pittaluga | Switzerland | 2016 | 26 m French with English Subtitles In Lausanne, the employees of Workshops in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Unit work. They manufacture at their own rhythm the cigarette packages. In this space open to society, Timothy, the lonely rider follows his path. This Film is Currently Unavailable. Thank you.

Disaster Man

Laura P. Valtorta | United States | 2015 | 13:25 Website A retired university professor recounts horrible stories about his life. This Movie is No Longer Available