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.

“Merlin” By Min Soo Park
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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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“Hold Fast” By Tyler Brown
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“Hold Fast” By Tyler Brown

"Hold Fast" is a short documentary about Jasif Jan Thomas's journey through cancer, recovery and a life altering spinal injury that forces him to quit skateboarding and find peace through cycling.

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“Walking Gently on the Earth” By Guido Pezz
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“Walking Gently on the Earth” By Guido Pezz

“There was an old saying that you could feed a family on an acre of land…”

Walking Gently on the Earth tells the story of Annie Smithers; a chef based in Lyonville, Australia whose life is dedicated to having a positive impact on the environment by treading as lightly as possible on the ground beneath her feet.

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“Like Father, like Son” By Justin Tyler Close
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“Like Father, like Son” By Justin Tyler Close

Through the stories and perspectives of real fathers and sons from across the country, the film explores what it means to be a good father raising good men in a world where masculinity can be difficult to navigate.

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“SANKALPA” By Ruslan Aksenov
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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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