Cinema Club: 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – ANIMATED at the State Theater
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2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – ANIMATED
Film | Shorts | NR | 1h 23m | 2026
For the 21st consecutive year, we 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.
Selected Animated Shorts include:
Papillon (Butterfly) – Dir. Florence Miailhe | France | 2024 | 15 min. | In French with English subtitles.
Forevergreen – Dirs. Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears | USA | 2025 | 13 min. | No Dialogue.
The Girl Who Cried Pearls – Dirs. Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski | Canada | 2025 | 17 min. | In English.
Retirement Plan – Dir. John Kelly | Ireland | 2024 | 7 min. | In English.
The Three Sisters – Dir. Konstantin Bronzit | Cyprus/Russia | 2024 | 14 min. | No Dialogue.
Some films in this program include disturbing and mature content and may not be suitable for very young children.