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For the 21st consecutive year, Shorts HD  presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films:  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.

Join us on Awards Night to find out who takes home the Oscar!

OPENS FRIDAY, FEB. 20

ADMISSION TO EACH PROGRAM:
$15 General | $11.25 Seniors & Youth | $9.25 CAFILM members

LIVE ACTION

PAST EVENT

NOTE: Some films in this program contain adult language, adult themes and sensual images. Recommended for ages 17 and up.

 

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

BUTCHER’S STAIN
Directors: Meyer Levinson-Blount, Oron Caspi
Israel | 26 min

A FRIEND OF DOROTHY
Directors: Lee Knight, James Dean
UK | 21 min

JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA
Directors: Julia Aks, Steve Pinder
US | 12 min

THE SINGERS
Directors: Sam A. Davis, Jack Piatt
US | 18 min

TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA
Directors: Alexandre Singh, Natalie Musteata
France/US | 36 min

DOCUMENTARY

PAST EVENT

NOTE: Some films in this program contain graphic war imagery, adult themes and language. Recommended for ages 17 and up.

 

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS
Directors: Joshua Seftel, Conall Jones
US | 33 min

ARMED WITH ONLY A CAMERA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BRENT RENAUD
Directors: Craig Renaud, Juan Arredondo
US | 38 min

CHILDREN NO MORE: “WERE AND ARE GONE”
Directors: Hilla Medalia, Sheila Nevins
Israel | 36 min

THE DEVIL IS BUSY
Directors: Christalyn Hampton, Geeta Gandbhir
US | 31 min

PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS
Director: Alison McAlpine
Canada | 15 min

ANIMATION

PAST EVENT

NOTE: Some films in this program include some disturbing and mature content and may not be suitable for very young children.

 

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

BUTTERFLY
Directors: Florence Miailhe, Ron Dyens
France | 15 min

ÉIRU*
Director: Giovanna Ferrari
Ireland | 13 min
* Shortlisted

FOREVERGREEN
Directors: Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears
US | 13 min

THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS
Directors: Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski
Canada | 17 min

RETIREMENT PLAN
Directors: John Kelly, Andrew Freedman
Ireland | 7 min

THE THREE SISTERS
Director: Konstantin Bronzit
Israel/Cyprus | 14 min

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