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.

Letter to a Pig — Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter, Israel / France (17 min)

A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life.

Ninety-Five Senses — Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess, U.S. (13 min)

An ode to the body's five senses delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

Our Uniform — Yegane Moghaddam, Iran (7 min)

An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories on the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform.

Pachyderme — Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius, France (11 min)

Like every summer, Louise stays at her grandparents in the countryside for a few days during the holidays. It will snow at the height of summer and a monster is going to die.

War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko — Dave Mullins and Brad Booker, U.S. (11 min)

Set in an alternate WWI reality where a senseless war rages on, two soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict play a joyful game of chess. A heroic carrier pigeon delivers the soldiers' chess moves over the battlefield as the fighting escalates.

I'm Hip — John Musker, U.S. (4 min)
A self-absorbed cat declares his "hipness" to the world, though the world remains less convinced than he is.

Wild Summon — Karni Arieli & Saul Freed, U.K. (14 min)
A fantastical natural history film that traces the compelling life cycle of wild salmon portrayed in human form.

This program is not suitable for children under 17.