The DIA is honored to present all five of this year’s Academy Award®-nominated short documentary films in a single program. While feature-length documentaries enjoy unprecedented popularity among moviegoers, short documentaries—much like their counterparts in the live action and animated short film categories (presented in a separate program)—are often equally, if not more, powerful, moving, and memorable than their longer counterparts. These films continue to attract a growing base of enthusiasts, thanks to their entertaining and enlightening exploration of the real world on the big screen.

Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The documentary program typically runs for about three hours, including a 25-minute intermission. For more details and updates, please check the DIA website at dia.org.

The Academy Award Nominated Short Films - Documentary screening on February 9 has been cancelled due to Academy voting delays caused by the devastating fires in Los Angeles.

Those holding tickets for that date may exchange them for tickets to any other performance of the Shorts scheduled between February 14th and March 2nd. To exchange tickets, call the DIA Call Center at 313-833-4005 during normal business hours.