Documentary Category

Documentary

Ivan Olita Unveils the Esoteric Life of a Spiritual Community of Deep Thinkers in ‘Time Machine’

We talk to director Ivan Olita about revealing the remarkable esoteric life of a spiritual community of deep thinkers in short documentary 'Time Machine'.

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Documentary

“We Were Not The Part”: Pondering the Importance of The Go-Betweens

Neil Fox ponders the legacy of seminal Australian indie rock band The Go-Betweens as presented through the lens of Kriv Stenders' new feature documentary.

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Animation, Documentary

LGBTQ+ Learning Disabled Artist Matthew Kennedy Shares His Exploration of Identity Through Film

Director Matthew Kennedy discusses being a spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ learning disabled community and how he explores his identity through film.

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Art & Fashion, Documentary

Maura Morales Returns to Cuba for an Exploration of Love, Art & Home in Grosse 8’s Hybrid Dance/Doc ‘Maura’

Manfred Borsch & Jacqueline Hochmuth talk to DN about creating a hybrid doc/dance film for dancer Maura Morales' exploration of love, art and home.

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Documentary

Emily Sheskin Introduces Us to ‘Jesszilla’ – A Ten Year Old Girl With an Unquenchable Passion for the Ring

In 'JessZilla' director Emily Sheskin introduces us to future fighting star Jesselyn Silva, a ten-year-old girl with an unquenchable passion for the ring.

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Animation, Documentary, Film Festival, Live Action

London Film Festival 2018: The 12 Best Short Films

From a city tour through an Online-Shooter to a powerful narrative set inside a lingerie fitting room - these are the best short films of LFF 2018.

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Documentary, Film Festival, Live Action

A Roundup of the 62nd London Film Festival

Director Alex Barrett runs through the highlights of his 53 film strong London Film Festival viewing experience, from new gems to unearthed classics.

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Documentary, Film Festival, Live Action, Podcasts

DN360: London Film Festival 2018 – Female Filmmaker Panel

LFF Female Filmmaker panellists discuss the gender barriers they overcame to make their films and strategies to level the filmmaking playing field for all.

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Art & Fashion, Documentary, Premiere

Mohammed Hammad Explores the Influence of Police Intervention on Native American Lives in ‘American Arithmetic’

DN talks to Mohammed Hammad about his intimate look at a community of Native American organizers reclaiming land & culture in the face of police violence.

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Asides, Documentary

Derby Kiss

Fanny Hoetzeneder celebrates the beautiful and brutal nature of the London Rollergirls' battle bruises in empowering Random Acts doc short 'Derby Kiss'.

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Art & Fashion, Documentary, Premiere

Arthur Valverde Ventures Into the Pulsating Heart of Berlin’s Techno Community in ‘Rave’

A girl takes a contemplative journey into the pulsating heart of Berlin's techno community in Arthur Valverde's doc collaboration with Nakt 'Rave'.

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Documentary, Music Video

Meet the 960-Pound Elvis Impersonator Who Believes He’s the King’s Secret Love Child in Paul Stone’s ‘Big Elvis’

Paul Stone delves into the incredible life of a 960-pound Elvis impersonator who is convinced he’s the secret love child of the King in 'Big Elvis'.

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