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!
LIVE ACTION SHORTS
Death of a Shadow - A soldier attempts to ransom his soul from Death and return to the girl he loves. (Dir. by Tom Van Avermaet and Ellen De Waele, France and Belgium/Dutch, 20 mins.)
Henry - Henry, an elderly concert pianist, undergoes a series of confusing experiences as he searches for his wife. (Dir. Yan England, Canada/English, 21 mins.)
Curfew - A young man on the verge of committing suicide receives a call from his sister asking him to babysit his niece. (Dir. by Shawn Christensen, USA/English, 19 mins.)
Buzkashi Boys - Two boys in Afghanistan, a blacksmith's son and an orphan living on the streets, dream of winning a popular and fierce polo match. (Dir. by Sam French & Ariel Nasr, Afghanistan/Persian, 28 mins.)
Asad - A boy from a poor Somali village must decide between piracy and life as a fisherman. (Dir. by Bryan Buckley and Mino Jarjoura, South Africa/Somali, 18 mins.)
(Total program running time: approximately 115 mins., Not Rated) Digital
