Short Film Nominees: Documentary - 2025 Oscar Awards

The 2025 Oscar nominee documentary short films include Kim A. Snyder's "Death by Numbers", Smriti Mundhra's "I Am Ready, Warden", Bill Morrison's "Incident", Ema Ryan Yamazaki's "Instruments of a Beating Heart", and Molly O'Brien's "The Only Girl in the Orchestra". These filmmakers, each a master in their own field, tackle various topics and characters. The documentary "Death by Numbers" addresses various problems of modern society, while "I Am Ready, Warden" questions prison life and the justice system. "Incident" reminds of a historical event, and "Instruments of a Beating Heart" tells an emotional story. "The Only Girl in the Orchestra" presents the experiences and struggles of the only girl in an orchestra. These films offer viewers a wide range of experiences, encouraging them to think and perhaps take action. The films were shot in various locations worldwide, including America, India, Japan, and different regions of Europe.