Documentary movies

A Sony a7IV cinematic exploring the diverse streets of Japan. From rainy, neon lit Tokyo streets at night, to cycling with Mount Fuji on the horizon. This short film was shot with the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 in 4K with SLOG3 and some post video stabilization.

Eighty years after the devastating atomic bombings that ushered in the nuclear age, Bombshell explores how the U.S. government manipulated the narrative about the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Through propaganda, censorship and the co-opting of the press, the government presented a benevolent picture of atomic power, minimizing the horrific human toll. Bombshell sheds light on the efforts of a group of intrepid reporters to let the world know the truth.

After Andrea Yates' horrifying act, her dark preoccupation emerges - a secretive cult, twisted teachings, and followers drawn into a growing web of control.

Following the success of Dude, Where's My Bus? (2024), Gio Petti's new documentary The Train to Nowhere shifts focus from buses to rail, centring on the Line 2 expansion of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT), a project that many commuters hoped would mark a turning point for transit in the city. The documentary follows Petti as he documents the circumstances surrounding the expansion, the project's transition to a hot-button political issue, and the broader impact on riders who depend on the various systems every day. It also explores themes of retaining optimism and taking charge for change in the transit system in the face of cynicism.

The film's protagonist is one of the most important creators of Polish popular culture, a songwriter whose lyrics have accompanied generations of listeners for decades. The production reveals a lesser-known side of the artist, showing that his work extends far beyond the world of musical hits.

Elaine Jeffries, Chairperson of Ravelrig RDA, speaks to a group of Edinburgh College students about the organisation's history, its goals, and the importance of inclusive activities in today's society. Volunteer Lynn shares her experience, motivation, and involvement within the organisation. The film also follows Rachael, a participant and horse rider, exploring how her involvement has positively impacted her life and the lives of other members. More than a film about physical activity, this documentary highlights how community, inclusion, and shared purpose create a safe and supportive space for those who need it, and how everyone has the power to make a difference.

The retrospective parody of a YouTube account holding the most-viewed video of IDF soldiers dancing in Hebron. Undoing of digital self-evidence, opening speculation towards the identity of the uploader within a wider mechanic assemblage.

John McNeil's life turns upside down when he's unexpectedly arrested for a self-defense incident that occurred months earlier. Despite initial police clearance, he faces a harrowing journey through the justice system.

In 1976, CFNY launched in a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world. This is the story of their mission to bring the most exciting music in the world to the masses. It's also a story of the personalities, lawsuits, bankruptcies, concerts, and listener protests that went along with it.

From his childhood in a modest family in the Pyrénées to his unexpected career as a porn actor in the 1970s, the film traces the life of Claude Loir, who set out to fully embrace life. His homosexuality and curiosity guide him through encounters that lead into the shadowy, liberated circles of a pre-AIDS era, caught between conservatism and sexual freedom. Loves and lovers, flamboyance and fragility… the film offers a striking portrait of a fearless, hedonistic man navigating desire, identity, and society’s constraints.