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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“Trashday” by Petrus Koskinen

“Trashday” is a portrait of Eino, a father of three, who began collecting trash to ease his concerns about the environment.

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“Keepers of the Way” by Evan Cohen

In this intimate portrait told through the eyes of elder members of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, a challenging spiritual journey unfolds to heal past wounds and keep a culture alive.

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“Portrait of MeMe” by Amelia Ray

Ten years after the sudden death of her grandfather, Alabama born filmmaker Amelia Ray unravels her grief by going to Coosada for a visit with her 76 year-old grandmother “MeMe.” A gentle snapshot of Southern womanhood. “Portrait of MeMe” is an intimate examination of familial grief and an exercise in unpacking the intergenerational effects of death.

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“JOURNEY NEVER ENDS” by Michael Haussman

Morocco has always been that to me, my home, my source of inspiration, my muse in ways unexplained, and my guide into the perpetual unknown.

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“What We Show Them” by Nate Stranzl and Brian Durkee

A small public school in rural Idaho strives to create a safe learning environment for their children regardless of the fact that the school has not been updated in over 80 years and is barely standing.

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“Art is the Artist” by Sunny Perera

A short documentary following the process and approach of internationally renowned water-based artist, Stephen Zhang as he creates his expressive and empathetic paintings.

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“Invasion of the Bucket Snatchers” by Nina Miller

Enter the fascinating world of composting through the lens of Code of Return Compost, an innovative company in Savannah Georgia; on a mission to save the planet, one bucket at a time. Follow these eco-warriors as they embark on a journey to reawaken our planet’s vital cycles, battling waste with buckets and turning food scraps into steaming piles of rich soil.