2025 Oscar® Live Action Shorts
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2025 Oscar® Live Action Shorts
Screenings end Sunday, March 2!
For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 14th. 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)! The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2nd – don’t miss our Oscar® Watch Party on Enzian’s Big Screen!
2025 Oscar® Live Action Shorts (Total Runtime: 104 Minutes)
A LIEN
USA, 14 minutes, 2023, Directed by David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz
On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.
ANUJA
India/USA, 22 minutes, 2024, Directed by Adam J. Graves
ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.
I’M NOT A ROBOT
Netherlands/Belgium, 22 minutes, 2023, Directed by Victoria Warmerdam
After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?
THE LAST RANGER
South Africa, 28 minutes, 2024, Directed by Cindy Lee
When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.
THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT
Croatia/Bulgaria/France/Slovenia, 13 minutes, 2024, Directed by Nebojša Slijepčević
In the middle of winter, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces. As they arrest innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.
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