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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“Loyal To The Soil” by Jeremy McNamara

Artist Jeremy Fish explores his relationship with his family and the city of San Francisco while making history as the first-ever artist-in-residence in Major League baseball.

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“Flow of Life” by Double Being

A primal & poetic dance through the emotional landscape of a menstruating woman. For one lunar year Marisa Papen created a series of 13 menstrual moon paintings. Her vagina and gravity as her paintbrush in this personal and universal healing journey.

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“Cicada | Τζιτζίκι” by Matteo Moretti

After losing his wife, Papou reconciles with a changed sense of belonging as he returns to his home village without her.

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“Tail of the twilight cat” by Mahesh Haris

A futile attempt to help a Melbourne street cat with a degloved tail. Candidly captured footage compiled into a short documentary.

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“A Dose of Nature” by Chiara Brambilla

After a life-altering snowboarding accident, adventurer Shell Robshaw-Bryan embarks on an emotional journey of recovery, using the healing power of nature to mend both her body and mind.

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“Echoes of Tomorrow” by Harvey Pearson

A meditation on life, contentment, and the power of hope.

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“Swimming with Butterflies” by Karl Stelter

After missing bronze by 1/100th of a second at Rio, para swimmer Lizzi Smith shares her intimate journey to redefine her identity, and in turn, empower the next generation of female athletes.