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Direct Cinema Limited was created in 1974 to serve independent filmmakers. Our films have won 54 Academy Award nominations and 15 Oscars -- more than any other collection of short films and documentaries in the world. In addition, they have won hundreds of Emmy, Cable Ace Awards, Peabody's, Dupont's and other awards.

We are dedicated to presenting the very best films in each of our subject areas, and strive to offer titles that are both entertaining and enlightening. Please feel free to contact our customer service representatives if you have any questions or comments.

New Releases

Journey Back, A (DVD)

Birth of Language (DVD)

Strokes of Genius: (5-PART SERIES ON DVD)

Rushes (DVD)

Award Winners

A NOTE OF TRIUMPH: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin (DVD)

five by two: five animated shorts (DVD)

Number Our Days (DVD)

Flamenco at 5:15 (DVD)

As Seen ob Public Television

On the Move: The Central Ballet of China (DVD)

Man They Call Will James, The (DVD)

Promise of Play, The: Episode 3: The Heart of the Matter (DVD)

Promise of Play, The: Episode 1: The Mother of Invention (DVD)

Direct Cinema Limited

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