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How to Watch the 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films
The 15 short films competing across animated, live-action, and documentary categories at the 98th Academy Awards.

New Music Documentary 'Dead City Punx' to Premiere in April
The film, executive produced by Zack de la Rocha, charts the band's illegal outdoor shows and clashes with authorities.
New Documentary Explores Jazz Visionary Sun Ra's Enduring Influence
The film 'Sun Ra: Do the Impossible' illuminates the mythmaker and Afrofuturist architect whose impact resonates across music, fashion, and art.
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Mar. 4, 2026
Werner Herzog explores 'Ghost Elephants' in new documentary
The acclaimed filmmaker's latest film follows the tracks of a mysterious elephant herd.
Mar. 3, 2026
Disneyland Documentary Narrowly Avoids Being Shelved
The new film "Disneyland Handcrafted" almost didn't happen due to lack of funding, until a Disney executive stepped in to save the project.
Mar. 2, 2026
Johnny Knoxville Reflects on Delusions After Brutal Bull Injury
The Jackass star opens up about the severe mental toll of a concussion that took months to recover from.
Feb. 28, 2026
New Deadhead Documentary 'Summer Tour' to Screen This Summer
The film focuses on the Deadhead community following Dead & Company on their final tour in 2023.
Feb. 28, 2026
New Deadhead Documentary 'Summer Tour' to Screen This Summer
The film focuses on the Deadhead community following Dead & Company's final tour in 2023.
Feb. 27, 2026
Chloë Sevigny's New Grateful Dead Documentary Captures Enduring Deadhead Culture
The actor's film "Summer Tour" follows tie-dye-clad fans on the band's final tour in 2023, as the community mourns the loss of co-founder Bob Weir.
Feb. 27, 2026
Two California Runaways Posed as 'Bush Boys' in British Columbia
The bizarre story of how two young men deceived a small Canadian town for months before the truth came out.
Feb. 27, 2026
Werner Herzog on Dreams, Defeats, and Ghost Elephants
The legendary filmmaker discusses his new documentary and the physical challenges of filmmaking in his 80s.
Feb. 26, 2026
Olympic Skier Jessie Diggins Bares Her Struggle with Eating Disorder
Threshold documentary directors Lars and Torsten Brinkema share how they gained Jessie's trust to tell her intimate story of recovery
Feb. 25, 2026
Wise Child Studios Names Leslie Mattingly Head of Documentary
Veteran producer to lead nonfiction expansion following Netflix debut of "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model"
Feb. 23, 2026
Award-Winning Documentary 'Palmas' to Transition into Feature Film
Producer Ana Flávia Veiga leads the expansion of the acclaimed film exploring the complex history of palm trees in Los Angeles.
Feb. 23, 2026
New Film About Legendary Russian Bard Vysotsky Debuts in Kazan
Director Anatoly Balchev's 'Vysotsky. Unknown Pages' blends fact and fiction to explore the life of the iconic singer-songwriter.
Feb. 23, 2026
Baz Luhrmann Brings Elvis' Vegas Heyday to Life in 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'
Director Baz Luhrmann goes in-depth on making the immersive concert film that lets Elvis 'tell his story - sing it and tell it to you - almost like in a dreamscape'.
Feb. 22, 2026
Barbara Forever Documentary Wins Teddy Award at Berlin Film Festival
The film explores the work of pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
Feb. 21, 2026
Oceanside Intl Film Festival Celebrates Surf Cinema
Annual fan-favorite Surf Saturday event returns to Brooks Theater for festival preview night.
Feb. 20, 2026
Billy Idol Documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' Sets Theatrical Release
The film explores the rock star's career and personal life, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews.
Feb. 20, 2026
Billy Idol Documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" Sets Theatrical Release
The film explores the rock star's career and personal life, featuring never-before-seen footage and new music.
Feb. 20, 2026
Billy Idol Documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" Sets Theatrical Release
The film explores the rock star's career and personal life with never-before-seen footage.
Feb. 19, 2026
New Documentary Offers Intimate Look at Paul McCartney's Post-Beatles Life
Morgan Neville's 'Man on the Run' explores the loneliness, sadness and doubt McCartney faced after the Beatles' breakup.
Feb. 18, 2026
Oscars Flashback: When a 'Pimp' Brought Down the House
A lesser-known category stole the spotlight at the 78th Academy Awards in 2006.