How Does a Short Film Get Nominated for an Oscar? 20th annual Oscar® Nominated Short Films Theatrical Release with Carter Pilcher

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: How the Oscar® Nominated Short Films Reach 600+ Theaters – Carter Pilcher of ShortsTV

If you've ever filled out an Oscar® ballot, you know: watching the nominated Live Action, Animated, and Documentary Shorts is key to playing along. But until recently, seeing those films—especially in a theater—was nearly impossible.

Now in its 20th year, the Oscar® Nominated Short Films theatrical program—presented by ShortsTV (@shortstv)—has become a major force in U.S. art house cinema. Launched with just a handful of theaters, this program now reaches over 600 screens across North America, becoming one of the highest-grossing limited releases annually.

In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Carter Pilcher, CEO of Shorts International, to explore how these powerful short films are curated, how Oscar nominations change filmmakers' careers, and why this theatrical run is such a vital window for emerging talent.

🎥 The 2025 Oscar Shorts program hits theaters on February 14, just in time for the 97th Academy Awards® on March 2, 2025.

🎙️ Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge
🔗 Learn more at: InsideTheArthouse.com
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