Oscar Shorts: Documentary

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents 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

Cash bar and popcorn will be available for purchase.

Admission is free. 

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS (to be offered as one program of 141 minutes)

Rated PG/PG-13. Topics include aging, friendship, economic inequality, Taiwanese independence, and book bans. Probably the most uplifting of the three programs this year!

Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó– Sean Wang and Sam Davis, 17 min., USA (in Mandarin)

The Barber of Little Rock – John Hoffman and Christine Turner, 35 min., USA (in English)

Island In Between – S. Leo Chiang and Jean Tsien, 20 min., Taiwan (in English/Mandarin)

The ABC’s of Book Banning – Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic, 27 min., USA (in English)

The Last Repair Shop – Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, 39 min., USA (in English)

Animated Shorts is Thursday, February 22 at 7 pm.
Documentary Shorts is Thursday, February 29 at 7 pm.
Live Action Shorts is Thursday, March 7 at 7 pm.

Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 10^th.