Presented by CineBooth in partnership with ShortsTV International

For one night only, experience the five animated short films nominated for the 2025 Academy Award. Each one is a celebration of imagination, craft, and global storytelling at the highest level. This special screening, curated in collaboration with ShortsTV, brings these acclaimed works to The Castle’s big screen for a rare cinematic showing.

Featuring:

Beautiful Men - three brothers, one hair transplant, and a hotel full of insecurity (dir. Nicolas Keppens)

In the Shadow of the Cypress - a haunting tale of trauma and love on the Iranian coast (dir. Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani)

Magic Candies - talking furniture, lonely days, and a bag of sweets with strange powers (dir. Daisuke Nishio)

Wander to Wonder - stop-motion characters keep filming after their creator dies (dir. Nina Gantz)

Yuck! - summer camp, secret feelings, and the terrifying mystery of a first kiss (dir. Loïc Espuche)

A unique chance to witness this year’s most celebrated animated shorts in one sitting. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.