AMPAS nominates five worthy shorts in each category but only one will prevail. Here's a guide to help you win your Oscars pool.

Perhaps it’s a sign of the times, that drumbeat of anxiety pulsing through the live action segment of this year’s Oscar nominated short films. Proximity to Valentine’s Day notwithstanding, this stress-filled collection boasts nary a spark of romance nor a scintilla of comedy.

Scroll down to check out the Oscar-nominated movies across a variety of categories so that you'll be ready for the awards on March 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm EST. Find out what the buzz is about right from your couch.

New Orleans movie theaters The Prytania, The Broad and Zeitgeist will screen this year's slates of Oscar-nominated short films.