ShortsTV Announces the 19th Annual Oscar-nominated Short Films Theatrical Release Starting February 16

 ShortsTV, the first and leading global channel and network dedicated to short films, announced the 19th annual Oscar® Nominated Short Films theatrical release with a new trailer that premiered today. The release, only available in theaters, will contain all of the short films nominated in the categories of Best Live Action, Best Animated and Best Documentary short film.

Starting February 16, the 19th annual Oscar Nominated Short Films will be available in over 700 theaters globally and in 75+ theatrical markets including New York and Los Angeles. This is the only opportunity for audiences to watch all of the short film nominees in theaters before the 96th Academy Awards® ceremony on Sunday, March 10, 2024. To learn more about the participating theaters and how to purchase tickets which are now available, please visit www.shorts.tv/theoscarshorts.

ShortsTV CEO and Founder Carter Pilcher says, “This year, we at ShortsTV are celebrating nineteen years of bringing these magical short films to theaters around the world. Our commitment to championing the art form is stronger than ever and this year’s Oscar Nominated Short Films promise an unparalleled variety of storytelling brilliance. These shorts, more than ever before, showcase not only a rich range of themes but also a significant increase in diversity, from female representation to the emerging international filmmakers from all over the world. Women directors, producers and writers within the short film categories have taken center stage like never before, including the majority of the directors in the Best Animated category being women. From captivating narratives to thought-provoking themes, join us in experiencing the cutting edge of filmmaking that is the world’s best short films.”

ShortsTV is excited to announce that this year’s theatrical release also includes a new partnership with Women In Cloud, a global network of 100,000 women tech founders, executives, tech professionals, and allies in 67 countries. Women in Cloud who are committed to inspiring the tech ecosystem to be an inclusive force for change and take collective action by providing a powerful platform to collaborate, build community engagement and unlock $1B in new net economic access by 2030.