A cinematic look at a vastly changing seafood system through the lens of small-boat fishermen and experts around the United States. Narrated by best-selling author Mark Bittman, the film explores the dichotomy between the industrial fishing model and sustainable fishing methods that focus on cons...

Over 30 years ago, Dr. John Trippy, set out to achieve his life long dream of preserving North American culture through the bison. Now Wild Winds buffalo preserve is home to over 250 of these free roaming animals. In this short documentary film, the caretakers for the bison tell the stories of th...

“Beyond El Barrio” explores the rich, untold history of Indianapolis’ Latino community and the lasting impact of the city’s once-thriving Latino neighborhood – El Barrio.

Eric thought he was just a super picky eater his whole life. Follow him on his journey as he discovers that he is simply not just a picky eater, but has a little known eating disorder that may affect millions unknowingly.

Working in partnership with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and guided by TCOM lecturer Chris Flook, two teams of students traveled through 260 cities and all 92 Indiana counties documenting the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay.

Craig Arnett is a gravestone cleaner and it is his favorite thing to do. This job comes with all the baggage one might expect, not only the physical labor but the mental toll of kneeling over the deceased. Craig's life has been filled with death, and he naturally leans towards it. Almost his enti...

When Pigs Fly: Trixie’s Story is an 8-minute short documentary about the pigs who escaped the fate that awaits millions of animals each year. Through the story of Trixie and the sanctuary that gave her a second chance, the film offers a heartfelt look at rescue, compassion, and the remarkable liv...

A behind-the-scenes look at 50 Little Birds with director Hannah Myers Lindgren.

This short slow moment film takes you to Blatchley Nature Study Club, a private preserve along the banks of the White River in Hamilton County and Meltzer Woods, one of Indiana's last remaining fragments of old growth forest. It’s an early spring day: you’ll hear the cacophony of birds, creaks of...

Near the heart of Maine and in the bitter cold of winter, magical century-old traditions endure thanks to the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway, Maine Locomotive Works and Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. For the first time in one hundred years, these survivors from Maine's narrow gauge ra...

Coach Yeagley turns the Indiana University Intramural Soccer team into the powerhouse it is today.

In college, director Daniel Arthur Jacobson traveled to the “big city” of Indianapolis for shows at the Murat Theater, and would often stop by a bar across the street called The Chatterbox for a cocktail. He got the sense something about the place felt like home. After graduating college and movi...

Lonnie Bedwell was raised in the small town of Dugger Indiana. It’s where he learned to hunt and fish with his brother, where he signed up for the Navy, where he raised his three daughters and where his life changed forever.

In 1997, Lonnie, a US Navy veteran, was shot in a brutal hunting accid...

This half-hour documentary follows Jake Webster and Kay Westhues as they make art, make a living, and struggle to build a community of like-minded artists in South Bend, Indiana. Both Jake and Kay have achieved solid reputations in the art world, and their work is widely collected and exhibited. ...

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"Xuè" highlights a Chinese artist named Xiaoman Gu at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) during her final year before moving back home to China. It documents her time in the studio, and her thoughts on representation in the art world in Indianapolis.

In presenting the perspectives of a farmer, construction worker and recreational user of the White River, White River: Perspectives examines existing beliefs Indianapolis residents have about the White River and challenges them to think about it differently.

Glass Breakfast is an online archive project serving as an alternative space for the appreciation and conversation of contemporary art.

This compelling documentary explores the experiences of minorities growing up in predominantly white, rural Indiana communities. From the 1960s civil rights era to today, the film examines how individuals navigate racial divides, build relationships, and shape their identities amidst societal cha...

An intimate look into the lives of some hard-core James Dean fans who moved to Fairmount, Indiana to live in James Dean's hometown.

"Justice 4 Three" is a poignant documentary that examines the tragic impact of a hate crime in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in early 2021, focusing primarily on Anderson Retic Chinn, a young black man whose life was cut short. While the brutal incident reverberated throughout the community, the full deta...

Told through the personal stories of five individuals, Black Unscripted is a fearless
exploration of the way America’s need to define blackness has challenged the identity of an
entire community

The Invisible Crown is an honest look into the emotional, mental, and physical consequences of living with Endometriosis. Hannah Lindgren has dealt with this disease for over half of her life.

Since her diagnosis, she has seen numerous doctors, has had multiple surgeries, and tried every availab...