2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films
Various directors

Saturday, February 22, 6 pm—Animated Short Film | BUY TICKETS

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For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. 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 Sunday, March 2.

Animated Short Film

Approximate running time: 86 minutes. Recommended for 16+

Beautiful Men
Directed by Nicolas Keppens

The insecurities of three bald brothers intensify during their stay in an Istanbul hotel for hair transplants. 2023; Belgium/France/The Netherlands; DCP; in Flemish, Dutch, Turkish and English with English subtitles; 18 minutes.

In the Shadow of the Cypress
Directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi

Living in a house by the sea with his daughter, a former captain who has post-traumatic stress disorder leads a tough and secluded life. 2023, Iran, DCP, no dialogue, 20 minutes.

Magic Candies
Directed by Daisuke Nishio

The other kids at the park never ask Dong-Dong to play. That’s ok. He’s fine just playing marbles on his own. One day, he buys a bag of colorful candies instead of new marbles. The first time he pops one of them into his mouth, his old sofa starts talking to him. The two share an unexpected conversation before the sweet melts away. 2024, Japan, DCP, in Japanese with English subtitles, 21 minutes.

Wander to Wonder
Directed by Nina Gantz

In the 1980s, Mary, Billybud and Fumbleton starred in the children’s television program Wander to Wonder. They are left alone in the studio after the show’s originator passed away. 2023, The Netherlands/Belgium/France/U.K., DCP, 14 minutes.

Yuck! (Beurk!)
Directed by Loïc Espuche

Kissing on the mouth is disgusting. But secretly, little Léo really wants to try it at summer camp. 2024, France, DCP, in French with English subtitles, 13 minutes.