Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1

A Word from the Director

March 2018 •English

Mike De Leon imagined Citizen Jake “as an indictment of the Duterte regime using its horrific forerunner [the Marcoses] as a template of authoritarian rule,” and he caused a stir, as usual, in posting this promotional short for the film on social media. This short is essentially a Director's Statement in video essay form, and has been screened at New York's MoMA in their Mike De Leon retrospective.

Making Utu

February 1983 •English

Making of documentary on the set of New Zealand's first epic Utu (1983), working with little money and dealing respectfully with matters of cultural protocol. Merata Mita discusses complex issues of inter-cultural conflict.

Król: Pierwsza scena

November 2020 •Polish

The Farmer & the Shark

August 2025 •English

Explores the life of local Martha's Vineyard legend, Craig Kingsbury, and his impact on the production of Steven Spielberg’s classic movie

Listen to the Light: The Making of 'Brain Damage'

May 2017 •English

54-minute long documentary on the making of Frank Henenlotter's cult classic, Brain Damage.

4 Artists Paint 1 Tree: A Walt Disney 'Adventure in Art'

April 1958 •English

Four Disney artists paint their own interpretations of a tree, and explain their techniques and methods.

Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

April 2019 •English

Mark Patton sets the records straight about the controversial 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which ended his acting career, just as it was about to begin.

Filmworker

May 2018 •English

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

Mrs. Brown's Bloomers

October 2010 •English

The Making of 'Superman II'

July 1983 •English

Documentary about the making of the sequel to Superman.

GAME OVER, le règne des jeux vidéo

November 2013 •French

Over the past ten years, online gaming has revolutionized the world of video games. Through the journeys of colorful characters across the globe, this documentary explores that revolution, offering a unique take on themes such as education, violence, and addiction. It also raises more unconventional questions, like the blurring line between the real and the virtual, our relationships with avatars, the taming of social complexity, and the new forms of sociability spawned by networked gaming. These are rarely addressed yet essential topics for understanding the true power of video games.

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

May 2001 •English

A documentary film on the making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

The Making of 'The Lost World'

May 1997 •English

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

Top Fighter 2

September 1996 •English

The sequel to "Top Fighter" focuses on the importance of women in martial arts movies, from starting as the "hero's girl" to becoming superstars by themselves. Featuring Angela Mao, Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock and more.

Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'

April 2007 •English

An overview of the making of Rocky Balboa (2006)

Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era

June 2025 •English

A behind-the-scenes look with the cast and crew, featuring thrilling locations, deadly new dinosaurs and the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

Making Squid Game: The Challenge

December 2023 •English

Go behind the scenes and witness how the "Squid Game"-inspired reality show transformed from a scripted drama to a cutthroat, nail-biting competition.

The Making of The Ten Commandments

September 2003 •English

Go behind the scenes of the beloved biblical epic The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses and directed by legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, who also introduces this documentary. Visit the sets in Egypt, where the Old Testament scenes were acted out, and watch newsreel footage of the gala Hollywood premiere. Also included is a compilation of clips from biblical films called "Hollywood Looks at the Bible."

Classic Albums: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast

December 2001 •English

1982 was a momentous year for Iron Maiden. Following the addition of brilliant new vocalist Bruce Dickinson, their third album the number of the beast was released to universal acclaim from both critics and rock fans. The album topped the UK charts for 2 weeks, launched them into the US top 40 for the first time, and invaded the top 10 album charts worldwide achieving a plethora of gold and platinum awards. The number of the beast is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time, including, along with demonic title track, such classic metal anthems as run to the hills, hallowed be thy name, the prisoner and children of the damned. This exclusive film tells the full and vibrant story behind the making of the album.

The Making of 'The Beast'

September 2015 •English

Camera operator Noël Véry provides a commentary on footage shot during the making of The Beast.