For the 17th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 25^th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 27^th.

ANIMATED SHORTS (Estimated Running Time: 97 min. or possibly more)

Affairs of the Art – Joanna Quinn and Les Mills, UK/Canada, 16 min.

Bestia – Hugo Covarrubias and Tevo Díaz, Chile, 15 min.

Boxballet – Anton Dyakov, Russia, 15 min.

Robin Robin – Dan Ojari and Mikey Please, UK, 32 min.

The Windshield Wiper – Alberto Mielgo and Leo Sanchez, USA/Spain, 14 min.

Super important: the Animated program is FOR ADULTS ONLY. It is NOT a kid-friendly release like it’s been in previous years. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER features male and female nudity, sex, and adult themes. BESTIA features disturbing imagery, animal abuse, bestiality, and rather extreme violence. These films are not intended for children.