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Poster for 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films-Live Action

2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films-Live Action

Opens on March 13

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: 114 min. Release Year: 2026

Starring: Taika Waititi

2026 LIVE ACTION SHORTS LINEUP
BUTCHER’S STAIN, dir. Meyer Levinson-Blount | Israel | 26min
A FRIEND OF DOROTHY, dir. Lee Knight | United Kingdom | 21min
JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA, dir. Julia Aks and Steve Pinder | United States | 12min
THE SINGERS, dir. Sam A. Davis | United States | 18min
TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA, dir. Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata | France, United States | 36min

Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious.

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.

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