IMPORTANT: These Oscar Shorts programs may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14 due to gun violence, shootings, language and nudity.

For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 14th. 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 2nd.

PROGRAM INCLUDES (in order of screening):

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent – Nebojsa Slijepcevic, 13 min., Croatia (in Croatian)

In Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1993, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. As they haul off innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them.

Anuja – Adam J. Graves, 22 min., USA (in Hindi)

When a gifted nine-year-old girl who works in a garment factory gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend school, she must make a heart-wrenching decision that will determine her and her sister’s fate.

I’m Not a Robot – Victoria Warmerdam, 22 min., Belgium/Netherlands (in Dutch)

After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question about whether she could be a robot.

A Lien – Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz, 15 min., USA (in English)

On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.

The Last Ranger – Cindy Lee, 28 min., South Africa (in Xhosa)

When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.