PMA Films: 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts — Documentary

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Next Showing:
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 11:00AM - 1:40PM

157 minutes. Not Rated (Suggested Rating: R). By various directors. In various languages with English subtitles. DCP.

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:

All the Empty Rooms (33 minutes, directed by Joshua Seftel)

Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud (37 minutes, directed by Craig Renaud and Brent Renaud)

Children No More: “Were and Are Gone” (36 minutes, directed by Hilla Medalia)

The Devil is Busy (31 minutes, directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton)

Perfectly a Strangeness (15 minutes, directed by Alison McAlpine)

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