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!

Wednesday, February 25
Doors 3:30 pm | Screening 4:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Animated Shorts (Top 5 out of 113 qualifies short films):

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

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