2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films

Various Directors

Sunday, February 18, 1 pm – Documentary Shorts | BUY TICKETS

NOTE: Rated PG/PG-13. Topics include aging, friendship, economic inequality, Taiwanese independence, and book bans. 

$12 | $8 Speed and Louisville Film Society members

For the 19th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films projected in cinemas as the artists have intended.  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 perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 10.

2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary Short Films

Various Directors

Program length: 139 minutes

The ABCs of Book Banning

Directed by Sheila Nevins, Trish Adlesic, Nazenet Habtezghi

Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds. 2023, U.S., DCP, 27 minutes.

The Barber of Little Rock

Directed by John Hoffman and Christine Turner

The Barber of Little Rock explores America’s widening racial wealth gap through the story of Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the nonprofit community bank he founded. 2023, U.S., DCP, 35 minutes.

Island in Between

Directed by S. Leo Chiang

Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China. 2023, Taiwan, DCP, in English and Mandarin with English subtitles, 20 minutes.

The Last Repair Shop

Directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers

Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty. 2023, U.S., DCP, 39 minutes.

Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó

Directed by Sean Wang

A personal love letter from director Sean Wang to his Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó, a grandma super team that dances, stretches, and farts their sorrows away. 2023, U.S., DCP, in Mandarin with English subtitles, 17 minutes