PMA Films: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts — Animated
$10, members & students $7, Friday matinee $6
By various directors. 83 minutes. Not Rated (Suggested Rating: PG/PG-13). In various languages with English subtitles.
Note: Short films that are suitable for general audiences will screen first in this program. An on-screen card will denote when the remaining shorts may not be appropriate for all ages.
For the 21th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on February 20. 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 15.
Nominated Films:
Papillon (Butterfly) (15 minutes, directed by Florence Miailhe)
Forevergreen (13 minutes, directed by Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears)
The Girl Who Cried Pearls (La jeune fille qui pleurait des perles) (17 minutes, directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski)
Retirement Plan (7 minutes, directed by John Kelly)
The Three Sisters (14 minutes, directed by Timur Kognov)