For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar®-Nominated Short Films. Opening on Feb. 16th, 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 world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards® take place on Sunday, March 10th.
Invincible — Vincent René-Lortie, Canada (30 min)
Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.
Knight of Fortune — Lasse Lyskjær Noer, Denmark (25 min)
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Karl to face.
Red, White and Blue — Nazrin Choudhury, U.S. (23 min)
Rachel (Brittany Snow) is a single parent living paycheck to paycheck. When an unexpected pregnancy threatens to unravel her already precarious position, she's forced to cross state lines in search of an abortion.
The After — Misan Harriman, U.K. (18 min)
In this intense short film, a grieving rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar — Wes Anderson, U.K. (37 min)
Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar, who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole.