

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action Shorts at the Rio Theatre
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:15 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 04:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Rio Theatre and catch all of the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – on the big screen!

Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts presents feature-length programs dedicated to each Academy Award Short Film category: Animation, Documentary and Live Action. With 5 featured shorts per category from all over the globe, you’ll have a tough time choosing just one winner!

Live Action Shorts (Apx. 114 mins)

Butcher’s Stain by Meyer Levinson-Blount
A Friend of Dorothy by Lee Knight
Jane Austen’s Period Drama by Steve Pinder &amp; Julia Aks
The Singers by Sam Davis
Two People Exchanging Saliva by Alexandre Singh &amp; Natalie Musteata

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Sunday, February 22
Doors 1:45 pm | Screening 2:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets for Live Action Shorts: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/40162-oscar-nominated-live-actions-shorts-viewing-party

Oscar Shorts Bundle: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/40163-2026-oscar-nominated-short-films-all-access-pass
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Wednesday, February 25
Doors 3:30 pm | Screening 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets for Live Action Shorts: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/40208-oscar-nominated-animated-shorts-viewing-party

Oscar Shorts Bundle: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/40163-2026-oscar-nominated-short-films-all-access-pass
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*Must be 18+ for entry. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, exchanges or transfers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/oscar-nominated-short-films-live-action-shorts-at-the-rio-theatre/200029683914350
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, performances, music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://www.riotheatretickets.ca/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=vancouver-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Vancouver
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: The Rio Theatre
- **lat**: 49.262
- **long**: -123.07049
- **full address**: The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway,Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Rio Theatre (https://allevents.in/org/the-rio-theatre/1952272)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:15 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway,Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Rio Theatre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, art, theatre, performances, music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action Shorts at the Rio Theatre ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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