The 15 films that made the shortlist in the Oscars’ documentary short category are all powerful and thought-provoking, making the competition for an Academy Award nod incredibly stiff this year.

The Academy ... Academy Awards remain subject to change. The Oscars are set to take place on March 15, 2026. Thursday, August 14, 2025 – First submission deadline for Animated Short Film ...

The Board of Governors of The Academy Awards have made ... must now watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round for the Oscars®," the Board stated via ...

The Academy's board approved new rules and regulations for the 2026 Oscars ... films ahead of voting, though some viewing standards applied to specific categories such as the Documentary and Short ...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday announced rules and campaign regulations for the upcoming 98th Oscars ... awards-only determination no later than September 10, 2025 ...

Oscar voters will no longer be able to cast final ballots in categories in which they haven’t seen all of the nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Monday.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved new awards ... Short Film nominations voting will now be open to all Academy members who opt in and watch all 15 shortlisted films.

The Academy announced a new set of rules that will require voting members to have seen all nominated films to qualify to vote in competitive categories. Entertainment Weekly's Oscars expert ...