Documentary Short Movies

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

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

In 2002, Sophie Constantinou interviewed Ron Padgett, Connie Lewellyn and Kenward Elmslie and recorded their recollections of Joe Brainard’s...

Preschool to Prison is a compelling examination of how the United States public school system is built and operated like prisons. Zero-tolerance...

As an animatronic dinosaur park closes, its owner braces for a series of lasts

The Gender Chip Project is the product of the unique vision of director Helen DeMichiel and an extraordinary collaboration with Media Working Group...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

An educational film on unknown microorganisms discovered in the potassium salts of the Permian Sea.

1924, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

A documentary about the creation of the novel THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN by Richard Matheson, including the making of a film adaptation, with an...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Image production is fiction-weaving. Together with Sheena Absalud, we spent an entire day in Pride Month in my room documenting ourselves using...

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

An ascent of 'The Tooth' via the South-east Face. The film was made by Burge Bickford and Lyman Boyer. It features Jim Crooks leading Fred Beckey on...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Filmed in the Colorado Rockies, this film portrays the dangerous sport of mountain climbing and shows special equipment needed, together with its...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1916, directed by Frederick Burlingham.