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® nominees for ANIMATED SHORTS are:
Butterfly (France): Directed by Florence Miailhe
A lyrical hand-painted journey through memory and migration
Forevergreen (USA): Directed by N. Engelhardt & J. Spears
A stunning fable about the nature enduring through time
The Girl Who Cried Pearls (Canada): Directed by C. Lavis & M. Szczerbowski
A surreal stop-motion tale about a girl whose tears transform into precious gems
Retirement Plan (USA) Directed by John Kelly
A funny and plaintive look at looking ahead to the ideal “quiet life”.
The Three Sisters (Kazakhstan): Directed by Timur Kognov
The bonds and fates of three women are tied together in this folktale.
Strand Film Series sponsored by The LimeRock Inn
