2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Run Time: 119 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026
***Some films in this program contain adult language, adult themes and sensual images. Recommended for persons 17 and up.***
The 98th Oscar® Nominated Shorts, presented by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026.
The program features three feature-length theatrical presentations, one for each Academy Award® Short Film category—Animated, Documentary, and Live Action—showcasing outstanding short films from around the world.
BUTCHER’S STAIN
Dir. Meyer Levinson-Blount | Israel | 26min
A FRIEND OF DOROTHY
Dir. Lee Knight | United Kingdom | 21min
JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA
Dir. Julia Aks and Steve Pinder | United States | 12min
THE SINGERS
Dir. Sam A. Davis | United States | 18min
TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA
Dir. Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata | France, United States | 36min