2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films

For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 7th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2nd.

Death by Numbers – Dir. Kim A. Snyder | 33 min. | USA | In English
I Am Ready, Warden – Dir. Smriti Mundhra | 37 min. | USA | In English
Incident – Dir. Bill Morrison | 30 min. | USA | In English
Instruments of a Beating Heart – Dir. Ema Ryan Yamazaki | 23 min. | Japan | In Japanese with English subtitles
The Only Girl in the Orchestra – Dir. Molly O’Brien | 34 min. | USA | In English