The 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animated

For the 21st 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, dont miss this years selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 15. THE THREE SISTERS (Konstantin Bronzit, 14 min., Israel & Cyprus) FOREVERGREEN (Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears, 13 min., USA) THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS (Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, 17 min., Canada) BUTTERFLY (PAPILLON) (Florence Miailhe, 15 min., France, French with English subtitles) RETIREMENT PLAN (John Kelly, 7 min., Ireland) Additional animated short film presentation, shortlisted: ÉIRU (Giovanna Ferrari, 13 min., Ireland)