2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary
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!
Documentary (Running Time 158 Min.)
All the Empty Rooms – Joshua Seftel, 33 min., USAArmed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud – Craig Renaud & Brent Renaud, 38 min., USA
Children No More: “Were And Are Gone” – Hilla Medalia, 36 min., Israel
The Devil is Busy – Christalyn Hampton & Geeta Gandbhir, 31 min., USAPerfectly A Strangeness – Alison McAlpine, 15 min., Canada
158 min
Rated NOT RATED - TREAT AS R
Distributor - Roadside Attractions
in multiple languages