2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animated
The Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program is back, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world. Honoring short films as a distinct art form, the program is a must-see theatrical event, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience.
The 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, is exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada and coming to the Avalon on March 6th!
ANIMATED (Running Time 83 Min.)
Butterfly – Florence Miailhe, 15 min., FranceForevergreen – Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears, 13 min., USA
The Girl Who Cried Pearls – Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski, 17 min., Canada
Retirement Plan – John Kelly, 7 min., IrelandThe Three Sisters – Konstantin Bronzit, 14 min., Israel, Cyprus
Bonus Film – Eiru – Giovanna Ferrari, 13 min., Ireland
83 min
Rated NOT RATED - TREAT AS PG-13
Distributor - Roadside Attractions
in multiple languages