2026 Animated Oscar Shorts

Featuring the year's most spectacular animated short films, the theatrical release of the nominated short films is presented to delight audiences and give filmmakers an unprecedented opportunity to entertain short film fans! Butterfly Director: Florence Miailhe Country: France Running Time: 15 min Synopsis: A man swims as memories rise to the surface — childhood pools, Olympic stadiums, concentration camps, and dreamlike beaches — tracing Alfred Nakache’s life from triumph to survival and beyond. Forevergreen Directors: Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears Country: United States Running Time: 13 min Synopsis: A playful bond between an orphaned bear cub and a gentle tree turns perilous when temptation leads to fire, loss, and an ultimate act of sacrificial love. The Girl Who Cried Pearls Directors: Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski Country: Canada Running Time: 17 min Synopsis: In early-20th-century Montreal, a boy sells the pearls formed from the tears of the girl he loves, unleashing a tragic moral reckoning in this exquisitely crafted parable. Retirement Plan Director: John Kelly Country: Ireland Running Time: 7 min Synopsis: A man imagines an endlessly rich retirement filled with discovery and growth—until he confronts the fragile limits of time, health, and the body itself. The Three Sisters Director: Konstantin Bronzit Country: Israel, Cyprus Running Time: 14 min Synopsis: Three isolated sisters are forced to rent out one of their homes, setting off a quiet, absurd chain of events. The shortlisted Irish film Eiru will round out the program.Short FilmsPT1H23MNR2026-02-202026 Animated Oscar Shorts"2026 Animated Oscar Shorts"

Showtimes

March 14, 2:30 pm

Salem Cinema