Experience the compelling and authentic narratives of this year’s nominated Documentary Short Films.

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Filmmakers will introduce their nominated Documentary Short Films, followed by a screening of each in our David Geffen Theater.

Watch this year’s nominated documentary shorts on the big screen before the winner is announced at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony.

Seating in the David Geffen Theater will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No seat saving will be permitted. 

Listed below are the 97th Oscars nominees who will be participating in this program. The list of participants is subject to change and will continuously be updated.

Introduction by Documentary Branch Governors Jean Tsien, Chris Hegedus, and Simon Kilmurry

• Kim A. Snyder and Janique L. Robillard, Death by Numbers

• Smriti Mundhra and Maya Gnyp, I Am Ready, Warden

• Video message from Bill Morrison and Jamie Kalven, Incident

• Eric Nyari, Instruments of a Beating Heart

• Molly O’Brien and Lisa Remington, The Only Girl in the Orchestra