*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
12:45pm - Saturday, Feb 21, 2026
2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films - All Access Pass
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!
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PASS HOLDERS GAIN ACCESS TO ANY 3 SCREENINGS
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ANIMATED SHORTS
Saturday, February 21
Doors 12:15 pm | Screening 12:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Papillon (Butterfly) by Florence Miailhe
Forevergreen by Nathan Engelhardt & Jeremy Spears
La jeune fille qui pleurait des perles (The Girl Who Cried Pearls) by Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski
Retirement Plan by John Kelly
The Three Sisters by Timur Kognov
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DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
Sunday, February 22
Doors 10:30 am | Screening 11:00 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Thursday, February 26
Doors 5:30 pm | Screening 6:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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
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LIVE ACTION SHORTS
Sunday, February 22
Doors 1:45 pm | Screening 2:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Wednesday, February 25
Doors 3:30 pm | Screening 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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
