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Factory 25
Micro Budget
When the comedy clicks, it is genuinely funny, and the ensemble dynamic keeps the energy buoyant.
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Icarus Films
Fiume o morte!
Igor Bezinović’s Fiume o morte! is a fascinating portrait of a fascist that covers the history leading up to and the over 15-month takeover of Fiume by Gabriele D'Annunzio and his Italian army – a documentary of historical significance right now.
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Vertical Entertainment
Here Alone
Here Alone provides unique film programming for women, particularly mothers, and a space to imagine survival not only in the face of the undead, but in the aftermath of catastrophic loss, guilt, and moral compromise.
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Warner Bros.
Outland
Outland is a sci-fi action/noir for the dreamers, those who imagine humanity taking to space as they have the Earth and dragging all their dirty laundry with them.
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Iara Lee - Cultures of Resistance Films
UNITE FOR BISSAU (Nô Kumpu Guiné)
If your patrons enjoy Afrobeats, West African cultures, or want to learn about feminist movements in Africa, Unite for Bissau will be well received.
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Luka Cyprian, Bleecker Street
5 2025 Films Overlooked by the Oscars: For Your Consideration
Here is a list of five of the best films of 2025 that did not receive a single Oscar nomination, for your consideration for community screenings, academic study, or library acquisition if they aren’t already part of your library’s collection.
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Warner Bros.
10 Classic Films Like The Notebook
While The Notebook may be a modern touchstone for tear-jerking romance, filmmakers have been exploring bittersweet love stories for decades.
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EPF Media
Kick-Off
In a small Kyrgyzstan village in Central Asia, a women’s football tournament sparks joy and healthy exercise amongst the women.
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Canva
5 Common Mistakes When Holding Public Screenings (And How to Avoid Them)
Avoiding these five mistakes will help ensure your public screenings are successful, legally compliant, and memorable for all the right reasons.
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EPF Media
Voices from the Abyss/Las Voces del Despeñadero
The sheer beauty of physicality seeps into artfully drawn-out shots of the divers in motion paired with classical compositions to turn this dangerous job into pure art.
Factory 25
Micro Budget
When the comedy clicks, it is genuinely funny, and the ensemble dynamic keeps the energy buoyant.
Mar 9, 2026
Icarus Films
Fiume o morte!
Igor Bezinović’s Fiume o morte! is a fascinating portrait of a fascist that covers the history leading up to and the over 15-month takeover of Fiume by Gabriele D'Annunzio and his Italian army – a documentary of historical significance right now.
Mar 6, 2026
Vertical Entertainment
Here Alone
Here Alone provides unique film programming for women, particularly mothers, and a space to imagine survival not only in the face of the undead, but in the aftermath of catastrophic loss, guilt, and moral compromise.
Mar 4, 2026
Warner Bros.
Outland
Outland is a sci-fi action/noir for the dreamers, those who imagine humanity taking to space as they have the Earth and dragging all their dirty laundry with them.
Mar 2, 2026
Iara Lee - Cultures of Resistance Films
UNITE FOR BISSAU (Nô Kumpu Guiné)
If your patrons enjoy Afrobeats, West African cultures, or want to learn about feminist movements in Africa, Unite for Bissau will be well received.
Feb 27, 2026
EPF Media
Kick-Off
In a small Kyrgyzstan village in Central Asia, a women’s football tournament sparks joy and healthy exercise amongst the women.
Feb 18, 2026
EPF Media
Voices from the Abyss/Las Voces del Despeñadero
The sheer beauty of physicality seeps into artfully drawn-out shots of the divers in motion paired with classical compositions to turn this dangerous job into pure art.
Feb 16, 2026
EPF Media
Unwelcomed: The Venezuelan Migration Crisis
Unwelcomed: The Venezuelan Migration Crisis follows Venezuelan migrants who leave their country due to long-term economic decline with the added strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 13, 2026
Green Planet Films
The Days of Dylan Thomas
As the documentary ends, short and brief like Thomas’s own life, it’s impossible not to immediately want to read more of his work.
Feb 11, 2026
New Day Films
Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr
Seat 31 is a powerful testament to the sheer resilience of transgender women in a deeply hateful society.
Feb 9, 2026
EPF Media
The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine
Pourailly De La Plaza masterfully sculpts a haunting and culturally relevant global heritage documentary depicting classic literary battles: Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, and Man vs. Self.
Feb 6, 2026
EPF Media
Bad Reputation (Mala Reputacion)
Marta García and Sol Infante Zamudio's documentary revolves around Karina Nuñez, a middle-aged sex worker--45 at the time of filming--committed to destigmatizing and securing legal protections for women in her profession.
Feb 4, 2026
Spotlight - Articles
Canva
Video Librarian's Best Documentaries of 2025
Our annual Best Documentaries list highlights standout films that have made a significant impact through critical acclaim, audience engagement, and long-term value for library collections.
Stephanie Moon
How-to Build Author Partnerships That Strengthen Community Engagement
This is a how-to guide for librarians who want to strengthen their communities by partnering with emerging and established authors — and for authors who want to understand how to work with libraries as creative partners rather than passive outlets.
Canva
How Libraries Can Champion the Strengths of Dyslexia
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to deepening our understanding of a cognitive difference that affects nearly one in five people.
Spotlight - Reviews
EPF Media
Nightwatchers
The titular nightwatchers are people from Medicins du Monde (Doctors of the World), and they volunteer their time helping asylum seekers crossing the border into France.
EPF Media
River of Toads/Río de Sapos
Featured in over a dozen film festivals and winner of the Doctubre Award at the DOCSMX Mexico City Documentary Film Festival, River of Toads is a valuable and haunting documentary experience with fantastic horror cinematography.
Icarus Films
Fiume o morte!
Igor Bezinović’s Fiume o morte! is a fascinating portrait of a fascist that covers the history leading up to and the over 15-month takeover of Fiume by Gabriele D'Annunzio and his Italian army – a documentary of historical significance right now.
Icarus Films
The Propagandist
For its honest and bold examination of Nazi propaganda and the men who made it, The Propagandist will be a must-see for anyone interested in WWII history or Dutch film.
