The Academy Rolls Out Its List for the Year’s Best in Short Films

Story by Addie Morfoot

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The Academy's elite documentary short contenders have critics buzzing and voters facing a tough call for this year's Oscars nod.

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Five frontrunners emerge, including 'Incident,' 'The Only Girl in the Orchestra,' and 'The Quilters' - these hard-hitting films are sure to spark passionate debates among Academy voters.
With the competition described as 'incredibly stiff,' the winner will need to deliver a bold, thought-provoking statement to stand out in this year's packed field of documentary shorts.

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The Academy, Incident, The Only Girl in the Orchestra, The Quilters, Death by Numbers