2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films - ANIMATED

The Grandin Theatre is once again proud to bring you the 2025 Academy Awards nominated short films in the ANIMATION category, opening Friday, February 14th.

For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 14th. 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.

ANIMATED SHORTS (Estimated Running Time: 1 hour 28 minutes)

Beautiful Men – Nicolas Keppens, 18 min., Belgium/France/Netherlands (in Flemish, Dutch, Turkish, and English)

In the Shadow of the Cypress – Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, 20 min., Iran (no dialogue)

Magic Candies– Daisuke Nishio, 21 min., Japan (in Japanese)

Wander to Wonder – Nina Gantz, 14 min., Netherlands/Belgium/France/UK (in English)

Yuck! – Loïc Espuche, 13 min., France (in French)