2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Live Action

For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films.

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.

2025 NOMINEES:

“A Lien” – Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz

“Anuja” – Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai

“I’m Not a Robot” – Victoria Warmerdam and Trent

“The Last Ranger” – Cindy Lee and Darwin Shaw

“The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent” – Nebojša Slijepcevic and Danijel Pek

Cast/Crew Info
Director: Shinichiro Watanabe | Cast: