The Oscar-nominated animated, live-action and documentary short films open Feb. 8 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Continuing to show is “Stan and Ollie.”

The Oscar-nominated programs are divided into three separate programs and play through Feb. 14. A festival pass, good for admission to all three programs, is available for purchase at the Ross box office.

Programs include:

Animated Shorts

• “Bao”
• “Late Afternoon”
• “Animal Behaviour”
• “Weekends”
• “One Small Step”
• “Wishing Box”
• “Tweet Tweet”

Live-Action Shorts

• “Madre”
• “Fauve”
• “Marguerite”

Documentary Shorts

• “Black Sheep”
• “End Game”
• “A Night at the Garden”
• “Lifeboat”
• “Period. End of Sentence”

Trailer: "Stan and Ollie"

Continuing through Feb. 14 is “Stan and Ollie,” a tribute to famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. The film follows the pair’s bittersweet final bow as they embark on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953.

With their golden era of comedy behind them, Laurel (played by Steve Coogan) and Hardy (John C. Reilly), face an uncertain future as they try to reignite their film careers. The movie captures the pair’s journey as they reconnect with fans, confront the past and realize the depth of their partnership.

For more information, including showtimes, visit the Ross website or call 402-472-5353.