Welcome to the 38th Academy Award Shorts Film Festival, presented by the Wichita Public Library. Each year, the Library screens the nominated short films in the live action, animation and documentary categories. To qualify as a short film for Academy Award consideration, films must be less than 40 minutes. Films are not rated and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, March 2, 2024

This Year's Screenings

10 a.m.-6 p.m: All categories

Animation

Letter to a Pig (Israel, 17 min.)
A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life. A young schoolgirl hears his testimony in class and sinks into a twisted dream where she confronts questions of identity, collective trauma, and the extremes of human nature.

Ninety-Five Senses (13 min., USA)
An ode to the body's five senses delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

Our Uniform (7 min., Iran)
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories on the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform.

Pachyderme (11 min., France)
Like every summer, Louise stays at her grandparents in the countryside for a few days during the holidays. It will snow at the height of summer and a monster is going to die.

War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko (11 min., USA)
Set in an alternate WWI reality where a senseless war rages on, two soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict play a joyful game of chess.

Live Action

The After (18 min., UK)
In this intense short film, a grieving rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.

Invincible (30 min., Canada)
Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

Knight of Fortune (25 min., Denmark)
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Carl to face.

Red, White and Blue (23 min., USA)
A young mother from Arkansas is forced to travel across state lines in search of an urgent and necessary abortion.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (37 min., USA)
Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar, who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole.

Documentary

The ABCs of Book Banning (27 min., USA)
Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

The Barber of Little Rock (35 min., USA)
The barbershop is the heart of the Black community, and in Little Rock, Arkansas, now the starting place of a new community lending program.

Island in Between (20 min., Taiwan)
S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.

The Last Repair Shop (39 min., USA)
Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.

Nai Nai & Wài Pó (17 min., USA)
A personal love letter from director Sean Wang to his Nai Nai and Wài Pó, a grandma super team that dances, stretches, and their sorrows away.

Location: Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St, Wichita, KS 67203.

Sunday, March 3, 2024

This Year's Screenings

1:15-4:45 p.m: animation & live action

Animation

Letter to a Pig (Israel, 17 min.)
A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life. A young schoolgirl hears his testimony in class and sinks into a twisted dream where she confronts questions of identity, collective trauma, and the extremes of human nature.

Ninety-Five Senses (13 min., USA)
An ode to the body's five senses delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

Our Uniform (7 min., Iran)
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories on the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform.

Pachyderme (11 min., France)
Like every summer, Louise stays at her grandparents in the countryside for a few days during the holidays. It will snow at the height of summer and a monster is going to die.

War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko (11 min., USA)
Set in an alternate WWI reality where a senseless war rages on, two soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict play a joyful game of chess.

Live Action

The After (18 min., UK)
In this intense short film, a grieving rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.

Invincible (30 min., Canada)
Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

Knight of Fortune (25 min., Denmark)
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Carl to face.

Red, White and Blue (23 min., USA)
A young mother from Arkansas is forced to travel across state lines in search of an urgent and necessary abortion.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (37 min., USA)
Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar, who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole.

Location: Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

This Year's Screenings

4:30-7:30 p.m: animation & live action

Animation

Letter to a Pig (Israel, 17 min.)
A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life. A young schoolgirl hears his testimony in class and sinks into a twisted dream where she confronts questions of identity, collective trauma, and the extremes of human nature.

Ninety-Five Senses (13 min., USA)
An ode to the body's five senses delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

Our Uniform (7 min., Iran)
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories on the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform.

Pachyderme (11 min., France)
Like every summer, Louise stays at her grandparents in the countryside for a few days during the holidays. It will snow at the height of summer and a monster is going to die.

War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko (11 min., USA)
Set in an alternate WWI reality where a senseless war rages on, two soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict play a joyful game of chess.

Live Action
The After (18 min., UK)
In this intense short film, a grieving rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.

Invincible (30 min., Canada)
Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

Knight of Fortune (25 min., Denmark)
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Carl to face.

Red, White and Blue (23 min., USA)
A young mother from Arkansas is forced to travel across state lines in search of an urgent and necessary abortion.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (37 min., USA)
Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar, who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole.

Location: Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St, Wichita, KS 67203.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

This Year's Screenings

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m: Documentary

Documentary

The ABCs of Book Banning (27 min., USA)
Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

The Barber of Little Rock (35 min., USA)
The barbershop is the heart of the Black community, and in Little Rock, Arkansas, now the starting place of a new community lending program.

Island in Between (20 min., Taiwan)
S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.

The Last Repair Shop (39 min., USA)
Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.

Nai Nai & Wài Pó (17 min., USA)
A personal love letter from director Sean Wang to his Nai Nai and Wài Pó, a grandma super team that dances, stretches, and their sorrows away.

Location: Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St, Wichita, KS 67203.

Friday, March 8, 2024

This Year's Screenings

1-5 p.m: Documentary

Documentary

The ABCs of Book Banning (27 min., USA)
Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

The Barber of Little Rock (35 min., USA)
The barbershop is the heart of the Black community, and in Little Rock, Arkansas, now the starting place of a new community lending program.

Island in Between (20 min., Taiwan)
S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.

The Last Repair Shop (39 min., USA)
Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.

Nai Nai & Wài Pó (17 min., USA)
A personal love letter from director Sean Wang to his Nai Nai and Wài Pó, a grandma super team that dances, stretches, and their sorrows away.

Location: Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th St. N. Wichita, KS 67208.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

This Year's Screenings

10 a.m.-6 p.m: All categories

Animation

Letter to a Pig (Israel, 17 min.)
A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life. A young schoolgirl hears his testimony in class and sinks into a twisted dream where she confronts questions of identity, collective trauma, and the extremes of human nature.

Ninety-Five Senses (13 min., USA)
An ode to the body's five senses delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

Our Uniform (7 min., Iran)
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories on the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform.

Pachyderme (11 min., France)
Like every summer, Louise stays at her grandparents in the countryside for a few days during the holidays. It will snow at the height of summer and a monster is going to die.

War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko (11 min., USA)
Set in an alternate WWI reality where a senseless war rages on, two soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict play a joyful game of chess.

Live Action

The After (18 min., UK)
In this intense short film, a grieving rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.

Invincible (30 min., Canada)
Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

Knight of Fortune (25 min., Denmark)
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Carl to face.

Red, White and Blue (23 min., USA)
A young mother from Arkansas is forced to travel across state lines in search of an urgent and necessary abortion.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (37 min., USA)
Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar, who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole.

Documentary

The ABCs of Book Banning (27 min., USA)
Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

The Barber of Little Rock (35 min., USA)
The barbershop is the heart of the Black community, and in Little Rock, Arkansas, now the starting place of a new community lending program.

Island in Between (20 min., Taiwan)
S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.

The Last Repair Shop (39 min., USA)
Tells the story of four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music. It is also a reminder of how music can be the best medicine, stress reliever and even an escape from poverty.

Nai Nai & Wài Pó (17 min., USA)
A personal love letter from director Sean Wang to his Nai Nai and Wài Pó, a grandma super team that dances, stretches, and ***** their sorrows away.

Location: Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St, Wichita, KS 67203.

Date: March 2 - 9, 2024

Locations:

Wichita Advanced Learning Library
711 West 2nd Street
Wichita, KS 67201

Rockwell Branch Library
5939 East 9th
Wichita, KS 67208

Alford Branch
3447 South Meridian
Wichita, KS 67217

Admission: Free

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