Documentary Short Movies

Paris, France. Franz Reichelt wearing the parachute that he designed and invented before ascending the Eiffel Tower. Reichelt stands on a platform...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The coming of age story of Shéár Avory, a 17 year old trans* aspiring social justice advocate in Los Angeles who navigates housing...

This film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Victorian capital of Melbourne in the mid 1960s.

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Extra, behind scenes from Hideaki Anno's film Ritual (also known as Shiki-Jitsu).

This inspiring documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of Ruby Duncan, an activist who fights the welfare system and becomes a White House...

Opening at a Soviet army base in Kabul, the film visits an attack helicopter squadron, a firebase outside Kabul, and a guard post near Kandahar. Then...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This is a diary film shot at the same time as my edited sound film, Alaska. The film reflects my awe as I accompanied my sister, Olga, a marine...

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A journey to an island in the English Channel in pursuit of summertimes gone by.

Quaint observation of the birds around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, Florida.

So part of what's so surprising about Prague Winter is that it feels so lived in, so thoroughly grounded. It's not so much that Jennings makes Prague...

Released on the 13th of October, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

William J. Oliver filmed the ascent of Mount Tupper in the Glacier National Park by the famous Swiss mountain guide Edward Feuz accompanied by his...

A thrilling incident showing a climber ascending a cleft or chimney by hanging on with his finger tips and pushing his back and knees into opposite...

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

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...