2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts – Animation
Director: Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski, Florence Miailhe, John Kelly, Nathan Engelhardt & Jeremy Spears, Timur Kognov Run Time: 75 min. Rating: Not rated Release Year: 2026
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 hit with audiences around the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 15th.
Oscar Shorts 2026 – Animation
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 SistersĀ by Timur Kognov