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.

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“A Synonym For Art: Rodgric J.” by Kasey L. Martin
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“A Synonym For Art: Rodgric J.” by Kasey L. Martin

A Synonym For Art is a short documentary series centering Black experiences told through the personal stories etched in the subject’s tattoos. In this episode, Rodgric J. shares his personal journey of grief and Black existence in the South.A Synonym For Art is a short documentary series centering Black experiences told through the personal stories etched in the subject’s tattoos. In this episode, Rodgric J. shares his personal journey of grief and Black existence in the South.

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“THE CIRCLE” by Evgenii Bakirov
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“THE CIRCLE” by Evgenii Bakirov

A short documentary about the experimental artist Herman Deviashin, who is trying to find a way out of a creative crisis.

He calls this crisis a "circle" and associates it with his creative burnout, which increases during the endless repetition of the process

To get out of the circle, he decides to make a tattoo in a way that no one has ever done before, wearing augmented reality goggles.

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