Documentary Short Movies

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Visiting the home of Marija Janeković in Petrinja on 24th April 2013.

This very short documentary from the Hinterland Who’s Who series provides an introduction to the caribou.

We have our poor people and the east has its starving millions; even in far-away Ceylon there are many kind hearts beating beneath dark skins, and it...

A short film warning the unaware housewife of the dangers of “dry cleaning” with gasoline at home.

For his third picture in his series, Mr. Holmes takes his audience on a visit to our National Military Academy at West Point, there to study the...

The extraordinary and storied life of Topsy, a bactrian camel, whose career spanned the military, the mines, the movies and more.

Released in 1916. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

A son makes a surprising discovery on his elderly parents' answering machine after his father's passing.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

An in-depth documentary on the behind-the-scenes of the 1990 Canuck cult classic The Final Sacrifice.

THE LAST POGO documents the raucous 1978 punk concert held in Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern, a night of unhinged music and unbridled mayhem....

Travelogue released on the 6th of October, 1918. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Ahead of the state visit to Britain by Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, the BBC's China Editor Carrie Gracie retraces his remarkable career from living in...

Released on December 17th, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.