AMPAS nominates five worthy shorts in each category but only one will prevail. Here's a guide to help you win your Oscars pool.

Perhaps it’s a sign of the times, that drumbeat of anxiety pulsing through the live action segment of this year’s Oscar nominated short films. Proximity to Valentine’s Day notwithstanding, this stress-filled collection boasts nary a spark of romance nor a scintilla of comedy.

Oscar season is one of the few times that short films get the spotlight. From established filmmakers to exciting up-and-coming talent, the short film

A powerful and authentic short film that highlights the struggles of child labor, rightfully earning its well-deserved Oscar nomination.

New Orleans movie theaters The Prytania, The Broad and Zeitgeist will screen this year's slates of Oscar-nominated short films.