Once again, EIFF’s annual presentation of the Oscar®-Nominated shorts is here! Showcasing some of the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Shorts presents feature-length programs dedicated to each Academy Award® Short Film category: Animated, Documentary and Live Action. Get an edge on your Oscar® predictions, or just appreciate the nominated work of these emerging or experienced filmmakers. The Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15.

What’s playing?

Butcher’s Stain (Dir. Meyer Levinson-Blount)
A Friend of Dorothy (Dir. Lee Knight) 
Jane Austen’s Period Drama (Dir. Steve Pinder & Julia Aks)
The Singers (Dir. Sam Davis)
Two People Exchanging Saliva (Dir. Alexandre Singh & Natalie Musteata) 

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