Documentary - 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films

Roadside Attractions presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 20th. 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 take place Sunday, March 15th.

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS (Estimated Running Time: 158 min)

All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Children No More: “Were and Are Gone”
The Devil Is Busy
Perfectly a Strangeness

*Some films in this program contain graphic war imagery, adult themes, and language. Recommended for persons 17 and up.

You may also like the following events from The State Theatre:

• This Tuesday, 24th February, 07:30 pm, The Thing in State College
• This Thursday, 26th February, 07:30 pm, Pan's Labyrinth in State College
• This Friday, 27th February, 08:00 pm, A Tale of Two | The Attic in State College

Also check out other Entertainment events in State College.