Celebrate Awards Season at Gateway Film Center

The Film Center presents the 2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films, in all three categories: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action.

Best Animated Short Film Nominees (2026)

Butterfly (France)
Directed by Florence Miailhe and Ron Dyens — A painterly, emotionally rich animated short that transforms a historical narrative into fluid, expressive visuals.

Forevergreen (United States)
Directed by Nathan Engelhardt & Jeremy Spears — A lyrical, festival-acclaimed animation that blends natural beauty and imaginative storytelling through its gentle, reflective journey.

The Girl Who Cried Pearls (Canada)
Directed by Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski — A whimsical and surreal animated short that explores memory and wonder through evocative visual poetry.

Retirement Plan (USA)
Directed by John Kelly & Andrew Freedman — A humorous yet thoughtful animation about a man imagining life beyond his career, blending satire with emotional insight.

The Three Sisters (Russia)
Directed by Konstantin Bronzit — A charming and reflective short about sibling dynamics and everyday absurdity, presented with Bronzit’s signature animation style.

Come join us March 15 as we raise our glasses to toast the winners at The 2026 Awards Season Gala.

MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media