SHORTS, the presenter of the Oscar Nominated Short Films theatrical release, announced today that tickets for its 20th anniversary of the theatrical release are now on sale ahead of its debut on Friday, February 14.
The release, only available in theaters, will contain all of the short films nominated in the categories of Best Live Action, Best Animated and Best Documentary short film. This is the only opportunity for audiences to watch all of the short film nominees in theaters before the 97th Academy Awards® ceremony on March 2.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit shorts.tv/
“As we celebrate 20 years of bringing the Oscar Nominated Short Films to audiences worldwide, we’re thrilled to reintroduce our original theatrical releasing brand, SHORTS. This marks a return to the brand that presented the theatrical release for a majority of its theatrical run over the past two decades,” said SHORTS and ShortsTV Founder Carter Pilcher. “It’s an honor to bring the magic of these films to the world. Our close collaboration with thousands of theaters has been instrumental in connecting these exceptional stories to moviegoers, and we are incredibly grateful for their unwavering support. These remarkable films showcase the creativity and talent of filmmakers who push boundaries and inspire us all. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we remain deeply committed to championing the art of short films and making them accessible to film fans everywhere.”
Moving forward, SHORTS will serve as presenter of the Oscar Nominated Short Films theatrical release and ShortsTV will continue to be the first and leading 24/7, linear and OTT HD TV channel dedicated to short form video entertainment, reaching audiences across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Oscar-qualifying and BAFTA-accredited HollyShorts Film Festival is a partner of this year’s theatrical release.
ANIMATED SHORTS
(Estimated Running Time: 88 min.)
Beautiful Men (2023)
Director: Nicolas Keppens
Synopsis: Three balding brothers travel to Istanbul to get a hair transplant. Stuck with each other in a hotel far from home, their insecurities grow faster than their hair.
Country of Origin: France, Belgium, Netherlands
TRT: 18 minutes
In the Shadow of the Cypress (2023)
Director: Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani
Synopsis: Living in a house by the sea with his daughter, a former captain who has post-traumatic stress disorder leads a tough and secluded life.
Country of Origin: Iran
TRT: 20 minutes
Magic Candies (2024)
Director: Daisuke Nishio
Synopsis: The other kids at the park never ask Dong-Dong to play. But he’s fine just playing marbles on his own. One day he goes out in search of new marbles, but ends up buying a bag of colorful, marble-shaped candies instead. But the first time he pops one of them into his mouth, he’s astonished to hear his old sofa start talking to him! For the next few minutes, until the candy melts away, he has the most unexpected and amazing conversation of his life. Realizing that these are no ordinary candies, Dong- Dong looks at the rest of colorful sweets. Who else will he be able to talk to, and what else will he learn, through these magic candies?
Country of Origin: Japan
TRT: 21 minutes
Wander to Wonder (2023)
Director: Nina Gantz
Synopsis: Mary, Billybud and Fumbleton are three tiny humans who star in a kids’ TV Series called Wander to Wonder. After the creator dies, they are left alone in the studio. Struggling to find enough to eat, they continue to make increasingly strange episodes for their fans.
Country of Origin: Netherlands, Belgium, France
TRT: 13 minutes
Yuck! (2024)
Director: Loïc Espuche
Synopsis: Yuck! Adults kiss each other on the mouth, and children find it disgusting! What’s more, you can see it from afar: when people are about to kiss, their lips become all pink and shiny. Little Léo makes jokes about it, as do the other kids at the summer camp. But he has a secret he won’t tell his friends: his own mouth has actually begun glistening. And, in reality, Léo desperately wants to give kissing a try.
Country of Origin: France
TRT: 13 minutes
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