Join us at the Rio Theatre Friday, February 20 as we roll out the (short) red carpet for the 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Film awards ceremonies. 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: Animated, 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!

Sunday, February 22
Doors 10:30 am | Screening 11:00 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Documentary Shorts (Top 5 out of 173 qualified short films):

All the Empty Rooms by Joshua Seftel
Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud by Craig Renaud & Brent Renaud
Children No More: “Were and Are Gone” by Hilla Medalia
The Devil Is Busy by Geeta Gandbhir & Christalyn Hampton
Perfectly a Strangeness by Alison McAlpine

See all three screenings and ceremonies for one low price of $43 (solo screenings $16).
https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/40163-2026-oscar-nominated-short-films-all-access-pass