For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 21st. With all three categories offered-Animated, Live Action, and Documentary-this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2nd. Note: this program may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14 due to gun violence, shootings, language and animated nudity.

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent - 13 min
Director: Nebojša Slijepčević
Producers: Antitalent, Norfolk films, Contrast Films & Studio Virc
Synopsis: In the middle of winter, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces. As they arrest innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.

Anuja - 22 min
Director: Adam J. Graves
Producers: Suchitra Mattai, Mindy Kaling, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Krushan Naik, Michael Graves, Aaron Kopp, Ksheetij Saini, Alexandra Blaney
Synopsis: ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.

I Am Not a Robot - 22 min
Director: Victoria Warmerdam
Producer: Trent
Synopsis: After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?

A Lien - 15 min
Directors: David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz
Producers: Rebecca Eskreis, Sam Cutler-Kreutz, David Cutler-Kreutz, Tara Sheffer
Synopsis: On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.

The Last Ranger - 28 min
Director: Cindy Lee
Producers: Darwin Shaw, Will Hawkes
Synopsis: When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.

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