Academy to revise Documentary Short rules and expand voting branch

Posted by · 10:00 am · March 29th, 2013

Changes will give more voters a say in the award.

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Academy shortlists eight titles for Best Documentary Short

Posted by · 9:13 am · October 11th, 2012

The list was narrowed down from 31 eligible entries.

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Last-minute prediction switches, plus a 'should win' list

Posted by · 1:27 am · February 26th, 2012

Having made two changes in the short film categories, Guy Lodge offers his final predictions — as well as who he thinks is most deserving in each category.

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Oscar-nominated shorts make their way to cable

Posted by · 10:54 am · February 22nd, 2012

Many of you would really like to see the Oscar-nominated shorts prior to Sunday’s telecast but can’t make it to one of the theaters currently running the package. Well, better late than never, I guess.

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Documentary Short

Posted by · 7:47 am · February 9th, 2012

For the second year in a row the documentary short nominees will be included in Shorts International/Magnolia Pictures’ theatrical program of Oscar-nominated shorts. The films release as a package in 200 theaters nationwide on Friday, February 10.

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International Documentary Association announces nominees

Posted by · 5:06 am · October 28th, 2011

In the week’s second set of documentary award nominations, the IDA goes lower-profile than the Cinema Eye Honors — though Chilean critics’ favorite “Nostalgia for the Light” scores with both.

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