2026 Fresno Filmworks Presents Oscar Shorts

Join Fresno Filmworks for our annual Oscar Shorts showcase on March 6 and March 7, 2026, hosted at Fresno City College in the Old Administration Building. This two-day event brings all of the year’s Academy Award–nominated short films to Fresno, giving you the rare chance to see every nominee on the big screen before the Oscars.

The festival includes all three Oscar Shorts categories, each presented as its own program where each program screens all the nominated films in that category, played straight through like a feature-length show:

• Animation Shorts – imaginative and visually rich storytelling
• Live Action Shorts – scripted, actor-driven narratives
• Documentary Shorts – real stories and real perspectives

• Early Bird Pricing! All-Access Pass – $35 See all five programs across both days.
• Day Passes for Friday or Saturday
• Single Program Tickets for individual categories

Whether you’re a longtime film fan or attending for the first time, Oscar Shorts is your chance to discover emerging filmmakers, enjoy powerful storytelling from around the world, and celebrate cinema right here in Fresno.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fresno City College, 1101 East University Avenue, Fresno, United States

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