Oscar Shorts
Gunter Theatre
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DateFebruary 21 - 22, 2026
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Public AvailabilityOn Sale Now
Event Details
Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Oscar-Nominated Short Films return to the Peace Center! With multiple viewings of all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and world, don't miss this year's selection of shorts.
Animated Short Film Information
Animated Short Film
BUTTERFLY
Dir. Florence Miailhe | France | 15min
ÉIRU **Shortlisted
Dir. Giovanna Ferrari | Ireland | 13min
FOREVERGREEN
Dir. Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears | United States | 13min
THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS
Dir. Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski | Canada | 17min
RETIREMENT PLAN
Dir. John Kelly | Ireland | 7min
THE THREE SISTERS
Dir. Konstantin Bronzit | Israel, Cyprus | 14min
Total Run Time: 1 hour, 23 minutes
*Some films in this program include some disturbing and mature content and may not be suitable for very young children.
Live Action Short Film Information
Live Action Short Film
BUTCHER’S STAIN
Dir. Meyer Levinson-Blount | Israel | 26min
A FRIEND OF DOROTHY
Dir. Lee Knight | United Kingdom | 21min
JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA
Dir. Julia Aks and Steve Pinder | United States | 12min
THE SINGERS
Dir. Sam A. Davis | United States | 18min
TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA
Dir. Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata | France, United States | 36min
Total Run Time: 2 hours
*Some films in this program contain adult language, adult themes, and sensual images. Recommended for persons 17 and up.
Documentary Short Film Information
Documentary Short Film
ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS
Dir. Joshua Seftel | United States | 33min
ARMED ONLY WITH A CAMERA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BRENT RENAUD
Dir. Craig Renaud and Brent Renaud | United States | 38min
CHILDREN NO MORE: "WERE AND ARE GONE"
Dir. Hilla Medalia | Israel | 36min
THE DEVIL IS BUSY
Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir | United States | 31min
PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS
Alison McAlpine | Canada | 15min
Total Run Time: 2 hours, 38 minutes
*Some films in this program contain graphic war imagery, adults themes, and language. Recommended for persons 17 and up.