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.

Island in Between — S. Leo Chiang, Taiwan (20 min)

S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.

Nai Nai & Wài Pó — Sean Wang, U.S. (17 min)

A personal love letter from director Sean Wang to his Nai Nai and Wài Pó, a grandma super team that dances, stretches, and farts their sorrows away.

The ABCs of Book Banning — Trish Adlesic, Nazenet Habtezghi and Sheila Nevins, U.S. (27 min)

Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

The Barber of Little Rock — John Hoffman and Christine Turner, U.S. (35 min)

Explores America's widening racial wealth gap through the story of Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the nonprofit community bank he founded.

The Last Repair Shop — Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot, U.S. (39 min)

Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.