Watch the Oscar-nominated short films at the Balboa

For a limited time (through Thursday 3/17 only), the Balboa Theater is screening the short films (live action or animated) that were nominated for Academy Awards this year.

Stop in to see all five films nominated for Best Short Film (Live Action). Total running time is 106 minutes and you’ll see:

The Confession
The Crush
God of Love (Winner)
Na Wewe
Wish 143

Showing daily at 1:20, 5:10 and 9:00.

You might remember Luke Matheny , the director of God of Love, who gave a very funny and heartwarming Oscar acceptance speech, thanking his Mom for providing Kraft services on the set.

You can also watch the series of films nominated for Best Short Film (Animated), which runs 85 minutes and includes:

Day & Night
The Gruffalo
Let’s Pollute
The Lost Thing (Winner)
Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)

Showing daily at 3:25 and 7:15.

Visit the Balboa Theater website for more information about these films.

If you’re into film, you should probably check them out. After all, they are more than just the obscure, high point categories on your annual Oscar poll, right? 😉

Sarah B.