Category: Awards Season

Awards Season

OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Director Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken on Crafting Anngeerdardardor (The Thief), the First East Greenlandic Short to Reach Berlin and the Oscars

Origins & Inspiration Director Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken did not travel to Tasiilaq with a script in hand, he returned to the East Greenlandic town where he grew up with only one intention, to make a film that felt genuinely Greenlandic. He began by spending time with local youth, running workshops, doing writing exercises, and simply being present in their everyday lives. A year earlier he … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Director Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken on Crafting Anngeerdardardor (The Thief), the First East Greenlandic Short to Reach Berlin and the Oscars

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Awards Spotlight: The Four Oscar-Qualified Shorts Redefining Awards Season Storytelling

by Laura Smith As the race for Best Live Action Short Film intensifies, a powerful cohort of Oscar-qualified contenders is making waves with bold visions, urgent themes, and new cinematic voices commanding attention. From psychological thrillers to socially resonant dramas, these films demonstrate that short-form storytelling can strike just as deep as any feature, sometimes deeper. Here are Four standouts shaping the awards conversation this season: There … Continue reading Awards Spotlight: The Four Oscar-Qualified Shorts Redefining Awards Season Storytelling

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The Truck — Liz Rao’s Fierce, Tender Entry into Asian American Cinema and the Academy Awards

In an era when reproductive rights in the United States are increasingly contested, Liz Rao’s The Truck arrives with the clarity and force of a filmmaker who understands both the urgency of the moment and the quietness with which fear often settles into the lives of young people. What is most striking is that this impact comes not from a seasoned auteur but from a debut director … Continue reading The Truck — Liz Rao’s Fierce, Tender Entry into Asian American Cinema and the Academy Awards

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OSCAR CONTENDING SERIES: The Emotional Triumph of HOLY CURSE

With its haunting tenderness and piercing humanity, Holy Curse has emerged as one of the most anticipated shorts in the 2026 Oscar® race, and for good reason. Directed by rising talent Snigdha Kapoor, this powerful work of art transcends the limits of short-form storytelling to deliver something intimate yet monumental. It’s a film that doesn’t simply tell a story; it restores dignity to the act of storytelling itself. Set against … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING SERIES: The Emotional Triumph of HOLY CURSE

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FILM BUSINESS Very Early Oscar Predictions: Live Action Short Film Shortlist for 2026 Academy Awards

The Academy’s Live Action Short category remains one of the industry’s strongest talent incubators, where emerging directors, ambitious craftspeople, and nimble producers collide with Hollywood’s spotlight. Voters tend to respond to crisp storytelling, emotional clarity, high production value on modest budgets, and shorts that feel complete. Cameos help, but resonance helps more. With that in mind, here’s how this year’s field is shaping up, based … Continue reading FILM BUSINESS Very Early Oscar Predictions: Live Action Short Film Shortlist for 2026 Academy Awards

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