Part of 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Short Films
For the 21st consecutive year, we present the Oscar®-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered — Animated, Live Action and Documentary — this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sun, Mar 15.
Perfectly A Strangeness – Dir. Alison McAlpine | Canada | 2024 | 15 min. | No Dialogue
The Devil Is Busy – Dirs. Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir | USA | 2024 | 31 min. | In English
Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud – Dir. Brent Renaud and Craig Renaud | USA | 2025 | 37 min. | In English and various other languages with English subtitles
All the Empty Rooms – Dir. Joshua Seftel | USA | 2025 | 34 min. | In English
Children No More: “Were and Are Gone” – Dir. Hilla Medalia | Israel/USA | 2025 | 36 min. | In Hebrew with English subtitles