2025 Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts

Political and cultural challenges, technical quirks, and matters of extreme injustice are among the subjects of these powerful Academy Award-nominated short films from the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

A Lien (2023) Dirs. David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz
USA, 15min

On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.

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Anuja (2024) Dir. Adam J. Graves
USA, 22min
In English and Hindi with English subtitles

Anuja, a gifted nine-year-old girl, and her sister face a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond, and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.

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I’m Not a Robot (2023) Dir. Victoria Warmerdam
Belgium/Netherlands, 23min
In Dutch with English subtitles

A music producer spirals into an existential crisis after repeatedly failing a CAPTCHA test—leading her to wonder whether she might actually be a robot.

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The Last Ranger (2024) Dir. Cindy Lee
South Africa, 27min
In Xhosa with English subtitles

When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.

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A Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (2024) Dir. Nebojša Slijepčević
Bulgaria/Croatia/France/Slovenia, 14min
In Croatian with English subtitles

Armed Serbian paramilitary forces remove 19 Muslim passengers at a small station in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and then execute them after the train departs. Around 500 passengers witness the event—but just one man stands up for the victims.