Best Short Documentaries 2025

Best Short Documentaries 2025

The best documentaries of 2025, so far “spermworld,” “onlookers” and “32 sounds” are worth watching for the different ways they allow us to see the world. Sean wang’s nǎi nai & wài pó (above) is one of two films from s/w alums on the nominees list, alongside the last repair shop.

Sean wang’s nǎi nai & wài pó (above) is one of two films from s/w alums on the nominees list, alongside the last repair shop. These are the documentaries and docuseries we can’t wait to watch, from biographies of legendary artists, to thoughtful exposes.