2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action

For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on February  21st. 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 2nd.

LIVE ACTION SHORTS (Running Time: 104 minutes) – in program order:

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent – Nebojša Slijepčević, 13 min., Croatia, Bulgaria, France, Slovenia
Anuja – Adam J. Graves, 22 min., India, USA
I’m Not a Robot – Victoria Warmerdam, 22 min., Netherlands, Belgium
A Lien– David & Sam Cutler-Kreutz , 15 min., USA
The Last Ranger – Cindy Lee, 28 min., South Africa