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2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Live Action

Friday, March 13, 2026
6:30pm to 8:30pm

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: Live-Action (Runtime: 120-mins)

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)


Garneau Theatre

8712 109 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1E9


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