The Strand is excited to present three feature-length programs of 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Short films in the Animated, Documentary and Live Action categories. Come see the best new shorts from around the world at the Strand!
The Academy Award® DOCUMENTARY nominees are…
All the Empty Rooms (USA) Directed by Joshua Seftel
A 7-year project documents the untouched rooms of school shooting victims
Armed Only With a Camera (USA) Directed by Craig & Brent Renaud
A tribute to the life of journalist Brent Renaud, killed while covering the war in Ukraine.
Children No More (USA): Directed by Hilla Medalia
A somber look at the impact of conflict on children
The Devil is Busy (USA): Directed by G. Gandbhir & C. Hampton
The daily reality of an Atlanta abortion provider under protest
Perfectly a Strangeness (Canada) Directed by Alison McAlpine
A poetic film about three donkeys who encounter an abandoned observatory






