The Oscar-Nominated Shorts return to Proctors Feb. 24-March 14. Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts program again includes films in all three categories: Animated. Documentary, and Live Action. Not Rated, but some films in this program include disturbing and mature content and may not be suitable for children under 13. 83 minutes.
Butterfly (France): Directed by Florence Miailhe — A poignant retelling of Olympic swimmer Alfred Nakache's life, from his rise to fame to surviving Auschwitz, presented as memories flashing back during his final swim. In French, Arabic and German with English subtitles. 15 minutes.
Éiru (Ireland): Directed by Giovanna Ferrari — When the water mysteriously disappears from the well in a warrior clan’s village, an intrepid child descends into the belly of the earth to retrieve it. Éiru is the story of a child in search of a challenge, and a goddess in search of a champion. 13 minutes. Note: While not nominated, Éiru was Shortlisted and merits a special mention.
Forevergreen (U.S.): Directed by Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears — A joyful adventure featuring an orphaned bear cub and a fatherly tree turns deadly serious when the cub is tempted by the allure of easy food. 13 minutes.
The Girl Who Cried Pearls (Canada): Directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski — A haunting fable about a girl overwhelmed by sorrow, the boy who loves her, and how greed leads good hearts to wicked deeds. In English and French with English subtitles, 17 minutes.
Retirement Plan (Ireland): Directed by John Kelly — A man fantasizes about everything he’d love to do in retirement, once he finally has the “time.” 7 minutes.
The Three Sisters (Israel/Cyprus): Directed by Konstantin Bronzit — Three sisters live on an isolated island, each in their own small house, until circumstances force them to rent out one of the houses. 14 minutes.
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