The 2025 Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Documentary

For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 14th. 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. The Academy Awards ceremony takes place Sunday, March 2nd.

Incident – Bill Morrison, 30 min., USA (in English)
Instruments of a Beating Heart – Ema Ryan Yamazaki, 23 min., Japan (in Japanese)
I am Ready, Warden – Smriti Mundhra, 37 min., USA (in English)
The Only Girl in the Orchestra – Molly O’Brien, 35 min., USA (in English)
Death by Numbers – Kim A. Snyder, 36 min., USA (in English)

Please note that some films may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14 due to gun violence, shootings, language and animated nudity.