The Story of Documentary

An innovative exploration of the documentary form from the dawn of cinema to the present day, encompassing stories from across the globe.

Year: 2026 

Director: Mark Cousins 

Producer: John Archer 

Production Company: Hopscotch Films 

Sales Agent: Dogwoof 

Screen Scotland support: The film accessed £250,000 through Screen Scotland’s Film Development and Production Fund.


Synopsis

An innovative exploration of the documentary form from the dawn of cinema to the present day, encompassing stories from across the globe. Boldly feminist, jargon-free and international in scope, the film offers a vivid portrait of our lives, societies, wars, families, journeys, creativity, relationships and struggles – as well as the things we make and the planet itself – told in a fresh and compelling way. 


More information

Premiere: The film will have its World Premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2026

Image credits: Still courtesy of Hopscotch Films