Oddball Oscar Obscurities

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Oddball Films and guest curator Sterling Hedgepath present Oddball Oscar Obscurities, a special two show evening showcasing the finest animated and live action shorts ever to be nominated for an Academy Award.

The era of having a series of shorts precede a feature presentation at the theater may be a thing of the past, but the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences still recognize achievements in the live action and animated short fields, 80 years after these categories were introduced. While many often take issue with the winners and losers of any respective year, it’s in the shorts category that you can often find the more interesting, innovative, and timeless examples of filmmaking recognized by Oscar. Come celebrate Oddball Oscar Obscurities, films that celebrate visionary viewpoints and storytelling economy.

7PM - Live Action Shorts
Spanning four decades of Academy Award honors, come see these live action shorts (all nominated, some victorious) that cover the realm of comedy icons, jazz legends, documentary, the avant-garde, and storytelling at its economical best. Pathos, hilarity, surrealism, and even a nice groove are yours for the viewing. Featuring the talents of Laurel & Hardy, Saul Bass, Alan Arkin, Carson Davidson, and many more, this international collection has something to offer film lovers of all stripes!

9:30PM - Animated Shorts
From traditional cel lyricism to stop-motion frivolity, from epic works in clay to personal bios in collage, the Academy Awards have honored a wide range of animation styles over the years, and now’s your chance to catch a diverse sampling of past nominees and winners, all in one eclectic program. From many different countries but speaking a universal language of humor and thoughtfulness, come see the talents of Chuck Jones, Norman McLaren, Orson Welles, Frederic Back, and others on display. We’ll even have a full nomination slate from a single year, so you can decide if the Oscar went to the right film!

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