The Oscar® Nominated Short Films 2018 - ANIMATION

For the last four years, The Bioscope has proudly partnered with Shorts.TV to bring the Oscar® Nominated Short Films to Johannesburg. Now a popular annual event to the calendar, make sure you book your ticket in advance for these exclusive screenings

This special release features the year's most spectacular short films across both the Live Action and Animation categories, giving you the opportunity to see the nominated films before and after the Oscar® Awards ceremony on March 4th.

THE ANIMATION PROGRAMME

Dear Basketball

Directed by: Glen Keane

5min

On the eve of his retirement from basketball, NBA legend Kobe Bryant describes his love for the game, which began when he was a young child

Garden Party

Directed by: Victor Caire and Gabriel Grapperon

7min

A luxurious villa and its grounds have become home to amorous, hungry and accident-prone frogs and toads. While they enjoy the bounties on offer, including caviar and macaroons, the amphibians uncover the whereabouts of the villa's owner.

Lou

Directed by: Dave Mullins

7min

Lou, the guardian of the lost and found box at an elementary school, tries to teach young bully J.J. that giving to the other kids will make him feel better than stealing from them.

Negative Space

Directed by: Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata

6min

Even though Sam's father is hardly ever home because he is often away on business trips, he is able to connect with his son by teaching him how to pack a suitcase.

Revolting Rhymes

Directed by: Jakob Schuh and Jan Lachauer

29min

The Wolf from the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" reveals the true and twisted story of his adventures and those of other characters in his world, including Snow White, Cinderella and Jack, the climber of beanstalks.