Documentary Short Movies

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Sydney's population had just reached three million, and while its skyline was not as tall as it is today, it was already on its way to become a...

The first section shows the "crew" bestriding the bob-sledge and starting same down bill. The second section includes pictures of many sledge...

Travelogue produced by Burton Holmes. Released on May 13th, 1918.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

A film of a royal visit to Aberdeen, Scotland in 1906. Comprises footage re-edited from the earlier silent film "Aberdeen University Quarter...

This film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Victorian capital of Melbourne in the mid 1960s.

Preschool to Prison is a compelling examination of how the United States public school system is built and operated like prisons. Zero-tolerance...

Released on the third of April, 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Released in 1901

Fast food menu items come and go, but none have ignited lasting passion quite like A&W’s Whistle Dog. Selected at 42 film festivals in 15...

1901 film of the Mer de Glace, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Travelogue released on the 29th of December, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

This documentary portrays the arrival in Chilean Patagonia of the intelligent buoy of The Blue BOAT Initiative, a project developed by...

Released in 1922.

"This shows the flock of goats being brought home -or rather following the shepherds home from the hillside Then the milking of the goats In the...

On the rocky coast of Western Britain, there still remain a few Peregrine Falcons for the Naturalist to observe.

From a secret lab to hidden codes, this special reveals the inner workings of Greggs, the iconic bakery known for its delectable sausage rolls.

"If all these cameras start talking to you.." A short documentary on a vintage camera museum, established by an archivist and photographer Mr....