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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“Second Chance Rescue” by Wray Sinclair

Jensen Ramos was serving three life sentences for attempted murder when a local dog rescue brought him a second chance at redemption and the courage to start anew.

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“Kato Sake Works” by Philip Bradley

We trace the story of how Shinobu Kato went from growing up in a small neighborhood in Tokyo, to starting a now booming sake brewery in Brooklyn.

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“Coach Pancake” by Gabriel Olson

A former soccer star finds his calling training 6-year-old children in Los Angeles to find their superpowers on and off the pitch.

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“The Yard” by Maxwell Bamber and Jack Margerison

For over a century, the Woottens have crafted and restored boats on the sleepy banks of the Thames, their workshop unchanged and their legacy unbroken. This is the story of a family bound to the river, carrying an ancient craft into the future against the tide of modern challenges.

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“Expiration Date” by Giles Perkins

A son reflects on his father’s position as the sole operator of a 4th-generation dairy farm, and his own decision not to carry on its legacy.

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“GOOFY” by TT^TT

After a devastating injury, a once fearless skater wrestles with anxiety, frustration, and their identity, as they forge a fragile but unbreakable bond with the skateboard that once defined them.

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“From Earth To Earth: The Lost Art of Dying in America” by Spirit and Soil Productions

In America, end-of-life choices are treated as a one-size-fits-all product, whose rituals separate us from the realities of human mortality. This project follows those who work side by side with the dying and the dead, who offer an alternative path for returning our bodies to the embrace of the Earth.