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Stranger than Fiction(en)

Gary Russell of Marvel Comics' Doctor Who Magazine investigates the world of BBV. In a relatively short space of time and with relatively small amounts of money, Bill Baggs has produced a series of videos which have a special appeal for Doctor Who fans. Stranger Than Fiction looks at the development of BBV's production techniques, through story, rehearsal and shooting. There's a chance to discover the origins of the scripts, as well as to see lost scenes from the Stranger videos and The AirZone Solution. This fascinating behind the scenes story is told with revealing, on the spot Hi-8 footage, together with exclusive star interviews.

Stranger than Fiction 2: From Script to Screen(en)

In the second "Stranger Than Fiction" documentary, Mark Gatiss explores the three latest BBV productions; "The Terror Game", "Breach of the Peace" and "The Zero Imperative", from the writers perspective. Using behind-the-scenes Hi-8 footage, outtakes and interviews with Colin Baker, Jon Pertwee, Sylvester McCoy and Nick Briggs, this fascinating documentary examines the script from initial beginnings, through character and narrative development to its eventual realisation on the screen.

Bidding Adieu: A Video Diary(en)

In January 1996 filming began on a new episode of Doctor Who set in San Francisco, but shot in Vancouver, Canada. Sylvester McCoy flew out to join the production team to re-create his role as the Seventh Doctor and to hand over to Paul McGann. In this behind-the-scenes video diary, Sylvester gives us a personal account of his final days as the famous Timelord. Reminiscing about the "old days" and drawing comparisons with the experience of working on this latest adventure, he talks to Paul McGann, Daphne Ashbrook (Dr Grace Holloway) from the new production and Anneke Wills (Polly) from the show's past. All shot on Hi-8 camcorder.

The VelociPastor(en)

After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability to turn into a dinosaur. At first horrified by this new power, a prostitute convinces him to fight crime. And ninjas.

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau(en)

The story of the insane scandals related to the remake of “Island of Dr. Moreau” —originally a novel by H. G. Wells—, which was brought to the big screen in 1996. How director Richard Stanley spent four years developing the project just to find an abrupt end to his work while leading actor Marlon Brando pulled the strings in the shadows. Now for the first time, the living key players recount what really happened and why it all went so spectacularly wrong.

The Crazy Life(es)

Reflects a depressing and hopeless reality by following some of the members of "la dieciocho", the so-called 18th Street gang in a poor San Salvador neighborhood.

Dog Days: The Making of 'Cujo'(en)

Documentary about the making of the 1983 thriller "Cujo"

The Many Miracles of Household Saints(en)

In keeping with the intergenerational magic of 'Household Saints', filmmaker Martina Savoca-Guay has crafted a compelling new documentary, 'The Many Miracles of Household Saints', revealing the improbable story behind the making of the film.

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America(en)

Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary(en)

A feature-length documentary about the film Galaxy Quest and its legacy, celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary.

Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories(en)

Documentary about the making of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.

The Making of 'The Iron Giant'(en)

Documentary of the making of the animated family film, The Iron Giant.

Filmworker(en)

The story of Leon Vitali, who surrendered his promising acting career to become Stanley Kubrick's devoted right-hand man.

The Making of 'Superman II'(en)

Documentary about the making of the sequel to Superman.

Les voyages de L'Atalante(fr)

Shaolin Kung Fu(zh)

A documentary about Shaolin Kung Fu starring Jet Li

Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of 'Donnie Darko'(en)

The feature-length documentary about the making of the cult film favourite, "Donnie Darko".

The Gods Must Be Crazy(en)

A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.

Walter, Grace & The Submarine(en)

Walter is new in town. Grace is leaving town. After sparking an untimely connection, two lonely artists spend a weekend together diving a bit too deep.

USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland(en)

Making of the movie Southland Tales