2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action
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!
LIVE ACTION SHORTS (Running Time 119 Min.)
Butcher’s Stain – Meyer Levinson-Blount, 26 min., IsraelA Friend of Dorothy – Lee Knight, 21 min., United KingdomJane Austen’s Period Drama – Steve Pinder and Julia Aks, 12 min., USAThe Singers – Sam A. Davis, 18 min., USATwo People Exchanging Saliva – Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, 36 min., France & USA
119 min
Rated NOT RATED - TREAT AS R
Distributor - Roadside Attractions
in multiple languages