Oscar Nominated Shorts 2026: Animation
A part of the Oscar Nominated Showings Series
Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation
2026 - Animated Shorts
PRESENTED BY FILMS AT MANSHIP
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12.50
Genre: Animated Shorts
Rating: equivalent PG and up
Year: 2026
About Oscar-Nominated Short Films
For the 21st consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 20th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2.
And the Nominees Are…
The Three Sisters
Directed by Konstantin Bronzit (Russia)
A whimsical slice of life in simple 2D animation about three sisters who live on a remote island. When a burly sailor becomes their unexpected tenant, the story unfolds in wordless sight gags and quiet moments, exploring routines, subtle humor, and human connections in small domestic spaces.
Forevergreen
Directed by Nathan Engelhardt & Jeremy Spears (USA)
A touching nature-centered fable about the bond between an orphaned bear cub and a nurturing tree that becomes its surrogate parent. What begins as a joyful and serene woodland journey grows into a story about temptation, danger, and the selfless sacrifices that shape life.
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
(La jeune fille qui pleurait des perles) – Directed by Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski (Canada)
A haunting fairytale-like fable set in early 20th century Montreal, where a girl’s tears literally turn into pearls. Blending wonder with melancholy, this visually rich story explores the interplay of innocence, love, grief, and how people respond to beauty and loss.
Butterfly
Directed by Florence Miailhe (France)
A poetic and emotionally powerful short that follows the life of Olympic swimmer Alfred Nakache, a Jewish athlete who competed before, during, and after World War II. Through a series of memory-like sequences tied to his last swim, the film traverses triumphs, heartbreak, trauma, and resilience against the backdrop of history’s darkest chapters.
Retirement Plan
A playful yet thoughtful animation that follows a man daydreaming about all the grand things he’ll finally do once he retires. With humor and gentle insight, the film reflects on aging, ambition, everyday reality, and the bittersweet gap between expectations and life’s unpredictable path.Eiru (shortlisted extra short)
Watch them all at Manship Theatre!
Saturday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m. - Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts
Sunday, March 1 at 4:00 p.m. - Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts
Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. - Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts
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