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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“The runner” By Amar Chebib

After suffering from suicidal depression, Darius Sam, a 20-year-old from Lower Nicola First Nation, attempts to run a 100-mile ultramarathon to raise awareness for mental health issues in his community.

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“Vietfive: A Coffee Story” By Geno DiMaria

The story of Tuan Huynh, and his experience as a Vietnamese refugee now using his history and family legacy to bring authentic Vietnamese coffee to a wider audience.

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“The Fisker Ocean Art Car” By Adán Langbaum

Fisker invited Geoff McFetridge to create a one-of-a kind art car using the Fisker Ocean as his canvas. The Fisker Ocean, slated for production in late 2022, is an all electric SUV created by car design legend Henrik Fisker. Geoff McFetridge uses the vehicle’s symmetry to tell a human story – illustrating the dichotomy between the right and left brain. The art car was created seeking an emotional visual statement about the fearlessness, imagination and vitality designers must bring to their creativity.

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“How to tell Gunshots from Fireworks” By Philipp Groth

This intimate portrait tells the story of German runner Melat Kejeta through exclusive footage of her preparations for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. A restless woman of Ethiopian descent who has become a world-class athlete, Melat must defy adversity at a training camp in Kenya, just a stone's throw from the country she was forced to flee nine years ago.

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“Dallas Lowriders: A Family Legacy” By German Torres

A formerly incarcerated Father, reconnects with his youngest Daughter and his greater Family, through their love of Lowriding.

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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

"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.