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.
The Three Sisters – Dir. Konstantin Bronzit | Cyprus/Russia | 2024 | 14 min. | No Dialogue
Forevergreen – Dirs. Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears | USA | 2025 | 13 min. | No Dialogue
The Girl Who Cried Pearls – Dirs. Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski | Canada | 2025 | 17 min. | In English
Butterfly – Dir. Florence Miailhe | France | 2024 | 15 min. | In French with English subtitles
Retirement Plan – Dir. John Kelly | Ireland | 2024 | 7 min. | In English
Éiru (shortlisted extra short) – Dir. Giovanna Ferrari | Ireland | 2025 | 13 min. | In English
