Short Films and Features

Haw River Films produces short films and feature stories.

Short Form Features

Automata for the People

Artist Tom Haney’s automata creations are captivating examples of kinetic sculpture. His intricate, hand-crafted works combine movement, mechanics, and storytelling in ways that are both playful and mesmerizing.

Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail

A journey along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail, exploring freshwater snorkeling in highland rivers and streams. The film highlights encounters with hellbenders and colorful native fish species in their natural habitat.

Lillian Exum Clement

Lillian Exum Clement was North Carolina’s first female legislator and one of the state’s earliest women lawyers. Representing Buncombe County in the early 1920s, her brief but impactful political career helped pave the way for women in public service and political leadership.

100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race

Greenville, Maine, is home to the 100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race. Set against the majestic landscape of northern Maine, the race draws sled dog teams from across the region for a demanding and unforgettable wilderness challenge.

PBS Documentaries

Childe Hassam and the Isles of Shoals

A profile of American Impressionist painter Childe Hassam, celebrating two of his works held by the North Carolina Museum of Art and exploring his connection to the Isles of Shoals.

The Hammocks

Bear Island, along North Carolina’s coast, remained wild and undeveloped before becoming Hammocks Beach State Park. Its journey from a private estate to one of the few coastal areas accessible to African Americans during the segregation era reflects a broader story of America’s civil rights struggle.

New Bern: Spirit of Freedom

An exploration of New Bern, North Carolina’s history from the pre-colonial era through the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. Some scholars consider New Bern’s role during the war a key influence on President Lincoln’s path toward emancipation.

George Henry White: Searching for Freedom

The story of North Carolinian George Henry White, the last African American congressman from eastern North Carolina before the rise of Jim Crow. His remarkable ascent and farewell speech in Congress stand as enduring testaments to perseverance and American democratic ideals.