Documentary

Indie documentaries explore the stories from the world we live in that we might not otherwise get the chance to experience. From captivating human dramas detailing triumphs and struggles, to unbelievable wonders of nature, these powerful documentaries are sure to fascinate.

The Beyond the Short Indie Documentary Film winners showcases incredible works of documentary films from a diverse, talented group of filmmakers crew.

Explore our entire curated catalog of indie documentary films from rising filmmakers.

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“Made of Light” By Yannick Jamey

Wood sculptor Ole Jakob Nielsen gives us a rare insight into the soul of trees, from his home in the Faroe Islands - a totally treeless country.

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“Encarnación” By David Pisonero Tarantino

A conversation revealing the secret of a happy life. What could you get from a conversation?

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“A Crack in the Universe” By Brandon Bloom

For the last several decades, Hope Center for the Arts has been cultivating a niche corner of Anaheim's musical and visual arts scene by giving the city's intellectually disabled community a place to express themselves through the arts.

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“Merlin” By Min Soo Park

In the personal portrait of Swiss artist Lukas Krähenbühl, we follow him to understand what makes him happy and come to understand that accepting oneself is the key to happiness.

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“SANKALPA” By Ruslan Aksenov

Imagine a child who has lost his loved one, a teenager who is different from others and rejected by his own family, a creative and talented person that had to face misunderstanding, bullying and shame. All that is shaped in a dancer with a passionate heart and an admirable determination for perfection.

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“Bringing Home The Bacon” By Gavin Fitzgerald

Bound by their joy of expression, Jade & Kate share their love/hate relationship with being performing artists.

Jade and Kate are Femme Bizarre, an Irish duo-act with buckets of attitude. They both share their personal stories, inspiration and relationship with the arts. A performative odyssey in three parts, underscored by the inspiring message, to always follow your dreams in life.

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“Canadian Cancer Society - Young Adults” By Amar Chebib

Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 21, Tina Schomburg intimately recounts her experiences navigating grief within an insensitive medical system and finding healing through community.