2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films - LIVE ACTION

2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films are suggested rating of PG - 13, and may not be suitable for younger audiences.
The Shorts contain gun violence, shootings, language and animated nudity

The Grandin Theatre is once again proud to bring you the 2025 Academy Awards nominated short films in the LIVE ACTION 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.

LIVE ACTION SHORTS (Estimated Running Time: 1 hour 42 minutes)

A Lien – Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz, 15 min., USA (in English)

Anuja – Adam J. Graves, 22 min., USA (in Hindi)

I’m Not a Robot – Victoria Warmerdam, 22 min., Belgium/Netherlands (in Dutch)

The Last Ranger – Cindy Lee, 28 min., South Africa (in Xhosa)

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent – Nebojsa Slijepcevic, 13 min., Croatia (in Croatian)