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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“Crush” By Stash Capar

Candice "Candi Crush" Mitchell started competing in Muay Thai at an age where most fighters are thinking of retirement. That didn't stop her from becoming a world champion.

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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.

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“Infinite Blue” By Christian Schultz

Infinite Blue is a brief encounter with three unhoused people living in Austin, Texas. Lyrical in tone, this short film bridges the distance between those with housing and those without.

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“Defy the Odds” By Corry Wiens

Amateur race car driver, Bill Lester, is faced with a decision that will upend the stable office life he's trapped in. Based on the true story of Bill Lester, the first black NASCAR driver to win a race in NASCAR's Grand-Am series.

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“Projectionist” By Deniz Akyurek & Noah Matalon

A portrait of Tom Welch, lead projectionist at the Coolidge Corner theater in Brookline, MA.

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“Hybridity” By Kevin Kim

Hybridity provides the perspective of five East Asian-Canadian artists of different disciplines, highlighting their experiences of navigating their identity and culture while being a part of both the Eastern and Western worlds.