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Academy Award-nominated shorts to shine at the Ross
The 2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films are showing at Nebraska’s Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center from Feb. 25 to March 10. Continuing to show is “Jockey.”
Each nominee is released in one of three distinct feature-length compilations according to their category of nomination — Live Action, Animation or Documentary (Program A and Program B).
The Ross is offering a festival pass for access to all four programs. The pass — which is $18 general admission, $15 senior citizens and military, and $13 for students and Ross members — is available at the theater box office.
The Animated Shorts program is 97 minutes, with a suggested rating of R (for adult themes and content, violence and language). The program is not appropriate for children. It includes five nominees — “Robin Robin” (United Kingdom), “Affairs of the Art” (United Kingdom/Canada), “Bestia” (Chile), and “The Windshield Wiper” (Spain).
The Live Action Shorts program is 121 minutes with a suggested rating of R (for adult themes, violence and language). It includes five nominees — “On the Mind” (Denmark), “Please Hold” (United States), “The Dress” (Poland), “The Long Goodbye” (United Kingdom) and “Ala Kachuu — Take and Run” (Switzerland).
Documentary Shorts programs A and B are 75 and 83 minutes, respectively. Both are rated PG-13 for adult themes and topics. Nominees in Program A are “Audible” (United States) and “When We Were Bullies” (Germany). Nominees in Program B are “Three Songs for Benazir” (Afghanistan), “Lead Me Home” (United States), and “The Queen of Basketball” (United States).
Showtimes and summaries of each nominated short are available on the Ross website.
2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films trailer
Continuing to show at the Ross is “Jockey,” a film that features Clifton Collins Jr. making a run at a final shot of glory.
Playing an aging jockey, Collins hopes to win one last title for his longtime trainer who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years — and injuries — have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider (played by Moises Arias), who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream.
“Jockey,” which is rated R for language, shows at the Ross through March 3.
Learn more about the films, including show times and ticket availability.
