Documentary Short Movies

Considered one of the first documentary about contaminated water in Uruguay.

1906, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on January 28th, 1918.

Travelogue released on the 14th of May, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

A fond farewell to London's trams - whose peculiarly endearing qualities were discovered only at the threat of their disappearance.

The film follows a group of growers who embrace the restorative power that the soil holds. Skin of the Earth is a story about the relationship...

Join Sebastien Ogier, future ten-time winner of the Monte Carlo Rally, on his reconnaissance drives. Enjoy Sébastien Loeb's expert commentary,...

In this Paramount-Burton Holmes Travelogue are seen the beautiful and the unusual things that are to be found in the Bahama Islands. The points of...

An Editor recounts the diaries of a failed film production as they attempt to construct a new narrative from the remaining footage.

The story of two young single mothers who join forces to make a new kind of family unit for themselves and their children.

Travelogue released on December 4th, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

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

Underwater and microscopic photography by F. Percy Smith tell the story of a newt's life.

In 1886, the United States Department of Agriculture ambitiously commissioned watercolour illustrations of over 3,000 fruit cultivars. In 2019, this...

Exploration on the Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland. Starting from the station at Jungfraujoch we climb up toward the Glacier, which is 14 miles long and...

The first half of this Traveltalk entry is spent in the town of Bath, where we learn about the long history and architecture of the area. We then go...

In 2002, Sophie Constantinou and Bill Weir interviewed Padgett about his life and works, specifically his friendship and collaborations with the New...

This short travel documentary showcases the natural landscapes, water systems, and historic sites of Tasmania. Produced on behalf of the Australian...

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

This Traveltalk short visits Hawaii's capital city.