2025 Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Live Action

The poster features a collage of various scenes from different short films, with the text "SHORTS 20th Anniversary Release" at the top. The main text in the center reads "2025 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS" with categories "LIVE ACTION | ANIMATION | DOCUMEN

For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films.

With 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 the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts.

This year's "Live Action" program includes:

A LIEN
USA/14 MINS/2023
Directors: David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz
On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.

ANUJA
INDIA, USA/22 MINS/2024
Director: Adam J. Graves
ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.

I’M NOT A ROBOT (Ik ben geen robot)
NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM/22 MINS/2023
Director: Victoria Warmerdam
After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?

THE LAST RANGER
SOUTH AFRICA/28 MINS/2024
Director: Cindy Lee
When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.

THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT (Covjek koji nije mogao sutjeti)
CROATIA, BULGARIA, FRANCE, SLOVENIA/13 MINS/2024
Director: Nebojša Slijepčević
In the middle of winter, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces. As they arrest innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.

Total runtime: 104 min

[Please note: This year's Oscar-Nominated Short Films may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14 due to gun violence, shootings, language, and animated nudity.]

Don't miss the Documentary program on Sunday, March 2 and the Animation program on Friday, February 21. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2nd.

Part of our "Worth a Watch" series. Courtesy of Shorts TV.