Documentary Short Movies

A look at the Lake District and its famous poet.

A cell phone was the only thing that kept Yonas, an Eritrean refugee, connected to Jérôme, the French journalist who wanted to tell his...

David Gladwell's ground-breaking documentary about changes in a regional council's approach to caring for children with disabilities.

A short black-and-white silent documentary film featuring the life-cycle of the Barn Owl.

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released on August 31st, 1919. Produced by Burton Holmes.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The chief event of the day at Grimsel Hospice.

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Film is about Elnara Dadashova, professor of the Baku Academy of Music, honored artist, doctor of philosophy in art studies, composer.

Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released on the 23rd of July, 1917. Produced by Burton Holmes.

Scenes from a series filmed for Charles Urban by mountain expert Frank Ormiston-Smith, including The Battle of the Snow, Ski Jumping in the Alps, and...

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

This is a diary film shot at the same time as my edited sound film, Alaska. The film reflects my awe as I accompanied my sister, Olga, a marine...

1904, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

This Norwegian sport is much practiced by the Swiss youth as well as the visitors to the winter resorts. Many successful jumps (the unsuccessful...

Released in 1901

1902, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith