Vita Brevis Films has traveled the world in search of subjects that would otherwise go undocumented. Forgotten trades, unlikely ambitions, communities that exist outside the frame of mainstream attention. The short documentary form gives these stories room to breathe without demanding that they become something they're not.
Our documentary work has screened at Slamdance Film Festival, aired on public radio and television, and earned multiple Vimeo Staff Picks. We approach every subject with the same discipline: find the real story, then build a film around it.
We produce short documentaries for broadcast, streaming, public media, festivals, and institutional clients. We also develop and produce independent subjects when the story warrants it. If you have a subject you believe deserves a film, we're interested in hearing about it.
Slamdance Film Festival — Grand Jury Prize, Best Documentary Short. Multiple Vimeo Staff Picks. Productions for ESPN, KUER RadioWest, and VideoWest. Work shot across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific.