2025 Oscar Shorts: Live Action

Ragtag Cinema proudly presents the Live-Action Oscar-Nominated Short Films. Featuring a diverse slate of international nominees from both new and established filmmakers, we invite you to support small scale filmmaking and narrow down your Oscar winner predictions. The 97th Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2.

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THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT [Croatia/Bulgaria/France/Slovenia, 13 mins, 2024] - Dir. Nebojša Slijepčević

1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the middle of winter, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces. As they arrest innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 dares to stand up to them. Based on a true story. In Croatian with English subtitles. 

ANUJA [India/United States, 22 mins, 2024] - Dir. Adam J. Graves 

When a gifted 9-year-old girl, who works in a garment factory, is offered the rare chance to attend school, she must make a life-altering decision that will impact her and her sister’s future. In Hindi with English subtitles. 

I’M NOT A ROBOT [Netherlands/Belgium, 22 mins, 2023] - Dir. Victoria Warmerdam

After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot? In Dutch with English subtitles. 

A LIEN [United States, 14 mins, 2023] - Dirs. David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz

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

THE LAST RANGER [South Africa, 28 mins, 2024] - Dir. Cindy Lee

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. THE LAST RANGER is part of an anthology series exploring human resilience amid the cultural and social upheaval of the pandemic, called WHEN THE WORLD STOPPED. In Xhosa with English subtitles. 

Learn more about these films and view trailers at ShortsTV.

Please note that this program may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14 due to violence and language.