2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films-Documentary
Midnight weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights. Please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 153 min. Release Year: 2026
Starring: Taika Waititi
2026 DOCUMENTARY SHORTS LINEUP
ARMED ONLY WITH A CAMERA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BRENT RENAUD, dir. Craig Renaud and Brent Renaud | United States | 38min
CHILDREN NO MORE: “WERE AND ARE GONE,” dir. Hilla Medalia | Israel | 36min
THE DEVIL IS BUSY, dir. Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir | United States | 31min
PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS, dir. Alison McAlpine | Canada | 15min
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. Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience these celebrated works on the big screen ahead of the Oscars®. Honoring short films as a distinct art form, Roadside Attractions will support the program as a must-see theatrical event, uniting film lovers and the global filmmaking community in a shared cinematic experience. The 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts is presented by Roadside Attractions and is not a release presented by, sponsored by or endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy has licensed Roadside Attractions the right to use the Oscar® trade name in connection with such release.