See all the nominees at Cornell Cinema before the winner is declared at the Academy Awards Ceremony on February 25 (and have a leg up in the betting pool)! The nominees for Best Live Action Short Film of 2006 are:
- Binta and the Great Idea (Binta Y La Gran Idea)
- Éramos Pocos (One Too Many) (Kimuak)
- Helmer & Son
- The Saviour (Australian Film Television and Radio School)
- West Bank Story
Binta, a 7-year-old girl, sets out to change the life of her young cousin
A Peliculas Pendelton and Tus Ojos Production
Directed by Javier Fesser and Luis Manso
A seven-year-old African girl tells the stories of her cousin, who longs to go to school, and her father, who has an idea that he hopes will change the world.
When his wife leaves him, Joaquin asks his son to help him persuade his mother-in-law to do the housework.
An Altube Filmeak Production
Directed by Borja Cobeaga
When his wife leaves him, Joaquín and his son turn to her mother for help with the cooking and cleaning.
A son is called to the rest home, where his father has recently been admitted.
A Nordisk Film Production
Directed by Soren Pilmark and Kim Magnusson
A busy son is called to the rest home where his father has locked himself inside an armoire.
Malcolm, a door-to-door Mormon evangelist is in love with a married woman.
An Australian Film Television and Radio School Production
Directed by Peter Templeman and Stuart Parkyn
Malcolm, a door-to-door Mormon evangelist, is in love with a married woman.
A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of competing falafel stands on the West Bank.
An Ari Sandel, Pascal Vaguelsy, Amy Kim, Ravi Malhotra and
Ashley Jordan Production
Directed by Ari Sandel