The 2026 OSCAR® NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: Documentary program opens February 20 at the AFS Cinema.

The 2026 Academy Awards® take place on March 15. See the nominees here first.

2026 DOCUMENTARY SHORTS LINEUP

ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS, dir. Joshua Seftel | United States | 33min
ARMED ONLY WITH A CAMERA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BRENT RENAUD, dir. Craig Renaud and Brent Renaud | United States | 38min
CHILDREN NO MORE: “WERE AND ARE GONE,” dir. Hilla Medalia | Israel | 36min
THE DEVIL IS BUSY, dir. Christalyn Hampton and Geeta Gandbhir | United States | 31min
PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS, dir. Alison McAlpine | Canada | 15min

Also screening: Oscar-nominated animated shorts and live action shorts.