2025 Oscar Shorts: Live Action
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Anuja
I’m Not a Robot
A Lien
The Last Ranger
For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Live Action Short Films, opening on Feb 14. 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.
Film Details:
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent - Dir: Nebojša Slijepčević, 13 min., Croatia, Bulgaria, France, Slovenia (Language: Croatian)
Synopsis: 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. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.
Anuja - Dir: Adam J. Graves, 22 min., Indie, USA (Language: Hindi)
Synopsis: ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.
I'm Not a Robot - Dir: Victoria Warmerdam, 22 min., Belgium, The Netherlands (Language: Dutch)
Synopsis: After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question about whether she could be a robot.
A Lien - Dir: David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz, 14 min., USA (Language: English)
Synopsis: On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.
The Last Ranger - Dir: Cindy Lee, 28 min., South Africa (Language: English, Xhosa)
Synopsis: 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.
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