FILM BUSINESS MAGAZINE – Predicting the Live Action Short Film Nominees

The Live Action Short Film category has long been one of the Academy Awards’ most quietly adventurous races. Free from box office pressures and studio mandates, these films often tackle bold themes with emotional immediacy, relying on performance, concept, and craft rather than scale. This year’s shortlist points to a particularly strong and varied field, and five titles stand out as the most likely nominees: A … Continue reading FILM BUSINESS MAGAZINE – Predicting the Live Action Short Film Nominees

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Awards Season, Film Review

Film Business Live Action Short Film Academy Awards Shortlist Predictions for 2021

The race has begun for a place on the Academy Awards 20201 Live Action Short Film shortlist. The race this year is very tight, but here are our top picks. The Oscar shortlist will be revealed on February 9th. In the past we have correctly predicted many of the films on the Shortlist and beyond. Alive – Directed by Jimmy Olsson Jimmy Olsson’s Alive is a … Continue reading Film Business Live Action Short Film Academy Awards Shortlist Predictions for 2021

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Awards Season

Live Action Short Film Oscar Predictions

The nominations will be revealed on January 24th, but before that exciting announcement here are our 2018 Live Action Short Oscar Predictions. Contenders: “DeKalb Elementary,” Reed Van Dyk, director (UCLA) “The Eleven O’Clock,” Derin Seale, director (FINCH) “Facing Mecca,” Jan-Eric Mack, director, and Joël Jent, producer (Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion) “Icebox,” Daniel Sawka, director, and Camille Cornuel, producer (Iceboxthefilmco) “Lost Face,” Sean Meehan, director, and Sam McGarry, producer (Soma … Continue reading Live Action Short Film Oscar Predictions

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