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Completed Academy Qualifying

Nashville Film Festival

Sep 24–30, 2026 Nashville, TN
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Qualifying Awards

Winners of these awards qualify for Oscar consideration.

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Best Animated Short
Animated
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Best Documentary Short
Documentary
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Best Narrative Short
Live Action

🏆 Winners

Best Narrative Short
Jamie Kiernan O'Brien
Best Documentary Short
Mehraneh Salimian, Amin Pakparvar
Best Animated Short
Kiana Naghshineh

Lineup not yet announced. Check back as the festival date approaches.

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Notes

57th edition. Best Narrative / Documentary / Animated Short all qualify.