With the theatrical releases of such Oscar-nominated features as The Artist, War Horse and Hugo, most people are at least aware of the movies going into the live Oscars broadcast on February 26th. Slightly less well-known are the short films nominated for this year’s awards. Luckily for you, all of them will be shown in a limited theatrical release on February 10th via ShortsHD and Magnolia Pictures. Similar to their successful release of last year’s nominated shorts, three theatrical programs will provide audiences access to short films from the animation, live action and short subject documentary categories. Hit the jump to check out the details.The following short films have been nominated for the 84th Annual Academy Awards (you can check out the full list of nominations here): barber-of-birmingham-oscars-2012BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT

  • The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement
  • God is the Bigger Elvis
  • Incident in New Baghdad
  • Saving Face
  • The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom

BEST SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)

  • Dimanche/Sunday
  • The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
  • La Luna
  • A Morning Stroll
  • Wild Life

BEST SHORT FILM (LIVE-ACTION)

  • Pentecost
  • Raju
  • The Shore
  • Time Freak
  • Tuba Atlantic

Here is the full press release concerning the “Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012” theatrical release:

SHORTSHD TO RELEASE THE OSCAR® NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2012

IN THEATRES ON FEBRUARY 10

Los Angeles, CA, January 26th 2012 – ShortsHD working with Magnolia Pictures will release The Oscar® Nominated Short Films 2012 in over 200 theatres across the United States and Canada on February 10th, 2012.

Three theatrical programs will give audiences around the country an opportunity to watch the nominated shorts in the Animation, Live Action and Documentary categories prior to the 84th Academy Awards® ceremony on February 26th. This year will mark the second theatrical outing for the nominated Documentary shorts, after an enthusiastic reception from audiences for last year's inaugural run.

The Oscar® Nominated Short Films has become a key fixture of the awards season.  Last year, the theatrical release broke all records, grossing over $1,350,000 nationwide and playing in significantly more theaters than in previous years.  Since the inception of the program in 2005, attendance has grown by 800%.

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Along with the theatrical run, the nominated short films will be released individually on iTunes from February 21st in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany and other iTunes Stores throughout the world. The release will also be available via cable's Movies On Demand (MOD), distributed by leading MOD distributor, iN DEMAND L.L.C. and will be available via Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Brighthouse, Cablevision and Cox Communication.

"This year's Oscar® Nominated Short Films ride the wave of the rapidly growing popularity of short movies.  Audiences are watching them and filmmakers are responding," said Carter Pilcher, Chief Executive of Shorts International. "The Academy chose films that are incredible entertainment:  animations that are solidly family-friendly, live action films ranging from heart-warming to out-right hilarious and short docs dealing with issues of immediate interest.  Like many of the best picture nominees this year, these movies are light, fun and great entertainment."

Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards® were announced on January 24th. For more information, visit www.shorts.tv/theoscarshorts or find us on Facebook: facebook.com/shortshd and twitter: twitter.com/shortshd.

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