*Minors ok. 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.
Normal Tickets
2:15pm - Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
Oscar Nominated Live Actions Shorts - Viewing Party
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 1:45 pm | Screening 2:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Live Action Shorts (Top 5 out of 207 qualified short films):
Butcher’s Stain by Meyer Levinson-Blount
A Friend of Dorothy by Lee Knight
Jane Austen’s Period Drama by Steve Pinder & Julia Aks
The Singers by Sam Davis
Two People Exchanging Saliva by Alexandre Singh & Natalie Musteata
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
