"Thank the gods of cinema for this annual release of Oscar nominees."—Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle

Join us for a special Cinema Salon screening of the film package on Tuesday, February 20 with a post-screening discussion with Senior Center member Frank Murray, retired teacher of literature, philosophy, and film.

Approximated rating: Not intended for children under 13, verging on R

With all three categories—Animated, Live Action, and Documentary—this is your chance to predict the winners! There is always a new discovery to be made and some truly amazing films in this eclectic and international lineup of award worthy shorts. Catch all three programs to truly complete your Oscar viewing before the big night.

All three programs feature every Academy Award nominee in the Animated, Live Action and Documentary categories. Shorts programs will screen multiple times before the Oscar ceremony with individual ticketing for each program.

2024 OSCAR NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS

Letter to a Pig – Tal Kantor, Israel, 17 min.

Ninety-Five Senses – Jared Hess and Jerusha Hess, USA, 13 min.

Our Uniform – Yegane Moghaddam, Iran, 7 min.

Pachyderme – Stéphanie Clément, France, 11 min.

WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko – Dave Mullins, USA, 11 min.

ADDITIONAL FILMS TO BE INCLUDED:

I’m Hip – John Musker, USA, 4 min.

Wild Summons – Karni Arieli and Saul Freed, UK 14 min.

A Blue Carpet Dash Film

Pictured: OUR UNIFORM