January 25th, 2013 
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“Thank the gods of cinema for this annual release of Oscar nominees.” – Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
And the winners are …
Once again, The Loft is proud to present this nationally-touring program highlighting all of the Live Action Short Films, Animated Short Films and Documentary Short Films that received Academy Award nominations this past year. The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013 program offers viewers the rare opportunity to experience the year’s best short films from across the globe, collected together in this special cinematic showcase courtesy of Shorts International and Magnolia Pictures. At the screenings, pick up an “Oscar Shorts Prediction” ballot in the lobby, check off your favorite film, and all those who correctly guess the winner (the winning films will be announced at the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 24th) will be entered into a drawing for free movie passes to The Loft! Pass winners will be notified the week following the Oscar telecast. Don’t miss your golden opportunity to experience all of this year’s nominated short films, exclusively at The Loft Cinema!
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
King's Point - Over the course of a decade, five senior citizens living in the Kings Point retirement community face loss, illness and an increasing sense of isolation in their lives. (Dir. by Sari Gilman and Jedd Wider, USA/English, 40 mins.)
Mondays at Racine - On the third Monday of every month, sisters Cynthia and Rachel open their Long Island beauty salon to women undergoing chemotherapy. (Dir. by Cynthia Wade and Robin Honan, USA/English, 39 mins.)
Inocente - Fifteen-year-old Inocente, a homeless, undocumented immigrant, clings to her determination to become an artist in the face of a bleak future. (Dir. by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, USA/English, 42 mins.)
Redemption - In New York City, individuals known as canners survive by collecting cans and bottles from trash and recycling bins and redeeming them for money. (Dir. by John Alpert and Matthew O’Neill, USA/English, 35 mins.)
Open Heart - Eight Rwandan children with serious heart disease travel to the Salam Centre in Sudan for treatment. (Dir. by Keif Davidson and Cori Shepherd Stern, USA/English, 39 mins.)
(Total program running time: approximately 195 mins., with one intermission, Not Rated) Digital
