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The Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film is an award presented at the annual Academy Awards ceremony. The award has existed, under numerous names, since 1957.
Feb 4, 2024 · Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Academy Award for Live-Action Short, where we delve into the exceptional world of short filmmaking. In this article, we will not only provide you with the full list of winners, but also highlight the top 10 live-action shorts that have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of ...
Feb 22, 2012 · The Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2012: Live Action. All five finalists leave auds wanting more, illustrating that not all stories require 90 or more minutes in order to convey an...
The 84th Academy Awards. | 2012. Hollywood & Highland Center. Sunday, February 26, 2012. Honoring movies released in 2011.
- The Neighbors’ Window
- The Silent Child
- Sing
- Stutterer
- The Phone Call
- Curfew
- The Shore
- God of Love
- The New Tenants
- Toyland
“The Neighbors’ Window” is a short film directed by Marshall Curry and released in 2019. It is a drama that explores the concept of voyeurism and the longing for connection. The story revolves around a middle-aged woman named Alli, played by Maria Dizzia, who becomes fascinated with her young and attractive neighbors across the street. She finds he...
“Skin” is a short film released in 2018, directed by Guy Nattiv. It is a drama inspired by real events and tells a powerful story about racism, identity, and the search for acceptance. The film centers around Bryon, a young boy who is raised in a white supremacist family. As he grows up, he becomes disillusioned with the hate-filled ideology he has...
“Sing” is an animated musical comedy film released in 2016, directed by Garth Jennings. The film features a star-studded cast of voice actors and centers around a group of anthropomorphic animals participating in a singing competition. The story takes place in a city called Calatonia, where a koala named Buster Moon, voiced by Matthew McConaughey, ...
“Stutterer” is a short film directed by Benjamin Cleary. It was released in 2015 and won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2016. The film follows the story of a young man named Greenwood, who has a severe stutter. Despite his difficulties with speech, Greenwood has developed a strong online relationship with a woman named Ellie. ...
“The Phone Call” is a short film directed by Mat Kirkby and released in 2013. It won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2015. The film follows the story of Heather, a shy and empathetic woman who works at a helpline call center. Heather receives a call from a man named Stanley, who is in a deep state of despair and contemplating s...
“Curfew” is a short film written and directed by Shawn Christensen. It was released in 2012 and won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2013. The film follows the story of Richie, a troubled young man who receives a phone call from his estranged sister, Maggie, asking him to take care of his niece, Sophia, for the night. The film t...
“The Shore” is a short film directed by Terry George, released in 2011. It won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2012. The film is set in Northern Ireland and revolves around the story of two childhood friends, Joe and Paddy, who have been separated for 25 years due to the conflict in the region. Joe, played by Ciarán Hinds, retu...
“God of Love” is a short film written and directed by Luke Matheny. It was released in 2010 and won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2011. The film follows the story of Raymond Goodfellow, a young and talented darts player who is also a hopeless romantic. Raymond is deeply in love with a fellow musician named Kelly, but he strug...
“The New Tenants” is a short film directed by Joachim Back and released in 2009. It won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2010. The film follows the story of two men, Peter and Frank, who move into a New York City apartment with a dark and troubled history. Shortly after their arrival, Peter and Frank find themselves entangled in...
“Toyland,” also known as “Spielzeugland,” is a short film directed by Jochen Alexander Freydank. It was released in 2007 and won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2009. The film is set in Germany during the Holocaust and tells the story of a young boy named Heinrich and his mother. Heinrich’s mother, fearing for her son’s safety,...
Inspired by a true story, it follows an award winning school choir and the new girl in class who just might uncover the ugly secret behind their fame. Director Kristóf Deák Stars Dorka Gáspárfalvi Dorottya Hais Zsófia Szamosi
Feb 9, 2012 · Once again, this five-film live action short program will be released in theaters nationwide Friday, February 10, 2012. Also check out my review and ranking of this year’s animated...
