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.

A Lien – Dirs. Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz | 15 min. | USA | In English
Anuja – Dir. Adam J. Graves | 22 min. | USA | In Hindi with English subtitles
I’m Not a Robot – Dir. Victoria Warmerdam | 22 min. | Belgium/Netherlands In Dutch with English subtitles
The Last Ranger – Dir. Cindy Lee | 28 min. | South Africa | In Xhosa with English subtitles
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent – Dir. Nebojsa Slijepcevic | 13 min. | Croatia | In Croatian with English subtitles