The films that made the shortlist in the Oscars’ documentary short category are all powerful and thought-provoking.

We watched all 15 short films nominated at the 2025 Oscars. Here’s what should win The short documentary “Instruments of a Beating Heart” is nominated for an Oscar.

Feature films that began as shorts: Watch The Originals Pics From ‘Whiplash’ and ‘Napoleon Dynamite' to ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ 'Pixels' and more.

Méliès' A Trip to the Moon and Buñuel's Un Chien Andalou rank among the greatest short films, towering achievements in their underrated medium.

Before directing feature-length films like Nosferatu, Robert Eggers showed his talent making shorts like Hansel and Gretel, The Tell-Tale Heart, and Brothers.

‘The 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films’ Review: Small Running Times, Large Themes Many of this year’s films take a darker turn, but there is some levity among the bunch. Share full article ...

Short films were a bigger part of theatrical moviegoing when they were still shown alongside features, and the major Hollywood studios churned them out in both live action and animation.