The Wichita Public Library will once again host FREE screenings of the Annual Academy Award-nominated Short Films in 2026. This year, they are thrilled to partner with Boulevard Theaters Old Town for an all-day celebration on Saturday, March 7, featuring all 15 nominated short films across the Animated, Live Action, and Documentary categories.
They will keep the festivities going with additional screenings at several Wichita Public Library locations near you throughout the week leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 15.
Wichita Public Library was one of the first organizations in the nation to provide a way for communities outside of major cities like New York and LA to see the nominated films.
Since 1986, the Library has annually previewed the short films nominated in the animated, live-action, and documentary categories at various times, dates, and locations, free and open to the public.
The Oscar-nominated short films are each 40 minutes or less, in the categories of Animation, Live Action, and Documentary. Admission is free for all showings.
The films are not rated and may not be suitable for all audiences. However, all films this year have an R-rating consideration.
Visit the Wichita Public Library Website to register for the film festival and to learn more.
To reiterate, the films aren’t rated and may not be suitable for all ages. All showings are FREE!
Acadamy Award Shots Screening in Wichita
All Day Screening
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Boulevard Theatre Old Town, 353 N. Mead St.
Animated & Live Action Categories Screening
Sunday, March 8, 1:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian Ave.
Animated & Live Action Categories Screening
Tuesday, March 10, 4 – 7:45 p.m.
Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St.
Senior Wednesday: Documentary Category Screening
Wednesday, March 11, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St.
Documentary Category Screening
Thursday, March 12, 3 – 6 p.m.
Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th St.
Animated & Live Action Categories Screening
Friday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St.
Animated & Live Action Categories Screening
Saturday, March 14, 10:15 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Bekemeyer St.
Documentary Category Screening
Sunday, March 15, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Evergreen Community Center & Library, 2601 N. Arkansas Ave.
