New Releases: 2026 Oscar® Nominated Short Films
2026 OSCAR® NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: DOCUMENTARY
Directed by Various
2025, 2h 33min, DCP
AFS Cinema
6406 N I-35 Suite 3100 Austin, TX, 78752
Pricing
$14 evening / $11.50 matinee (available M-F for shows before 5 PM)
$4 discounts for all AFS members.
Discounts for AISD educators and local high school & college students are available at the box office with a valid school ID.
Accessibility
See more about AFS Cinema’s accessibility here.
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
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.
