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2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Garneau Theatre
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March
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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.

EIFF’s presentation of the 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Shorts will help raise funds to bring Edmontonians the very best in local and international cinema during the 40th(!) Edmonton International Film Festival, returning September 24 – October 3, 2026. Please consider making a donation here (opens in a new tab) (charitable receipt available).

OSCAR® Nominated Shorts: Documentary (Runtime: 153-mins)

Shorts in this program:
All the Empty Rooms (Dir. Joshua Seftel)
Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud (Dir. Craig Renaud & Brent Renaud)
Children No More: “Were and Are Gone” (Dir. Hilla Medalia)
The Devil Is Busy (Dir. Geeta Gandbhir & Christalyn Hampton)
Perfectly a Strangeness (Dir. Alison McAlpine)


Garneau Theatre

8712 109 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1E9


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