THE FILM INDEX

Small films, wide horizons.

Browse our growing editorial catalog of short documentary stories from across East Asia. Use a subject filter or search by place and title.

01City Hours Tokyo, Japan

A late-night walk through narrow streets, reflected signs, and a city settling into quiet.

02Made by Hand Kyoto, Japan

Inside a small joinery workshop, precise hands make a quiet case for patience.

03Waterlines Okinawa, Japan

An illustrated look at tide pools, gentle currents, and life along the waterline.

04City Hours Seoul, South Korea

Market streets come awake while the station platforms are still empty.

05Made by Hand Seoul, South Korea

Clay, glaze, heat, and a potter who knows the value of small variations.

06Waterlines Seto Inland Sea, Japan

A ferry crossing and a harbor where everyday routines shape the landscape.

07Weather & Seasons New Taipei, Taiwan

Between mist and morning light, tea leaves move from field to table.

08Weather & Seasons Hokkaido, Japan

An orchard in winter becomes a study in silence, patterns, and patient work.