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Overview
O Cinema is once again thrilled to host the 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films program, a nationally touring celebration of the year’s finest short films. Featuring the Animated, Documentary, and Live Action nominees from this year’s Academy Awards, this special showcase offers an extraordinary chance to experience a diverse collection of global cinematic excellence. Presented in partnership with ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures, this is your golden opportunity to catch the year’s most acclaimed short films!
Instruments of a Beating Heart (Directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki / 2024 / Japan / in Japanese with English subtitles / 23 mins)
First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing “Ode to Joy” at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, is determined to play a major part – the big drum.
Incident (Directed by Bill Morrison / 2023 / USA / 30 mins)
Incident reconstructs a 2018 police shooting in Chicago, reassembling the event and its immediate aftermath from a variety of sources, including surveillance, CCTV, dashboard, and body-worn cameras, as a synchronized split-screen montage.
I am Ready, Warden (Directed by Smriti Mundhra / 2024 / USA / 37 mins)
John Henry Ramirez is convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the state of Texas. During his incarceration, Ramirez tries to reach out to his victim’s son while also preparing to say goodbye to his family.
The only girl in the orchestra (Directed by Molly O’Brien / 2023 / USA / 34 mins)
This unsung hero story celebrates trailblazing musician, Orin O’Brien, and the double bass she plays.
Death by Numbers (Directed by Kim A. Snyder / 2024 / USA / 33 mins)
Four years after being shot with an AR-15 in her high school, Samantha Fuentes reckons with existential questions of hatred and justice as she prepares to confront her shooter.
Total program running time: 165 mins., Not Rated / may not be appropriate for audiences under the age of 14 due to gun violence, shootings, language and animated nudity.
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Event Details
• Adults – $12.50
• Older Adults (62+ years old w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• Students & Teachers (w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• Children (12 years old & under) – $10.00
• Military (w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• O Cinema Members – $8.50
(All tickets are available online and at the box office. Prices for special events and select screenings may vary. Please note ticket prices before you complete your purchase. All prices are subject to change without notice.)
All Miami Beach residents get 20% off Adult tickets on the FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ O Cinema South Beach! (w/ valid proof of residency)
ALL FILMS START EXACTLY AT THE LISTED TIME, AND ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Event Details
• Adults – $12.50
• Older Adults (62+ years old w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• Students & Teachers (w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• Children (12 years old & under) – $10.00
• Military (w/ valid ID) – $10.00
• O Cinema Members – $8.50
(All tickets are available online and at the box office. Prices for special events and select screenings may vary. Please note ticket prices before you complete your purchase. All prices are subject to change without notice.)
All Miami Beach residents get 20% off Adult tickets on the FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ O Cinema South Beach! (w/ valid proof of residency)
ALL FILMS START EXACTLY AT THE LISTED TIME, AND ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, NO EXCEPTIONS.
