The 94th Academy Awards will certainly not be forgotten. Unfortunately, it won’t be because of the winners but rather arguably the most famous slap in movie history. This regrettable shadow over the proceedings masked what is already turning out to be a great year for film.

With pandemic restrictions easing, movie production and distribution are ramping back up to full speed. This is great news for the industry and great news for movie fans all over the world.

Short films have also been boosted by this gradual return to normality. The industry is now getting back to business and producing short films. This will be a big boost all-around, including to Sofy.tv which helped support the industry by allowing short movie fans a chance to access all their favorite short films under one roof.

The boost in production rates means more exciting new films for the platform and its users. With thousands of great shorts, Sofy.tv is the world’s premier go-to short movie video-on-demand platform. And we aim to keep it that way by adding scores of new short films every month.

Many of our short films are award-winning, and some cant be found on any other platform. To give you some great tips on what movies to watch, here is a list of the Academy Award-winning or nominated shorts that are available on Sofy.tv.

Academy Awarded or Nominated Short Films on Sofy.tv:

Daughter

Directed by Daria Kashcheeva
Czech Republic, 2020
14 min – Animation, Drama

This very touching short deals with inner turmoil and pain. A young woman finds herself at her sick father’s bedside. Overcome with emotions, she begins a surreal journey through her conflicting emotions that revolve around her longing for her father to display affection for her. She becomes torn between this desire and the need to forgive before it is too late.

This multi-award-winning film was also top rated by Sofy.tv viewers. This is an excellent short film, especially for all those who love animated shorts.

Watch Daughter on Sofy.tv via this link.

https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/daughter-1

Sister

Directed by Siqi Song
China, 2020
8 min – Animation, Drama


The second Sofy.tv animation short film to make a splash at the Academy Awards as well as at The Sundance Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest, Annecy International Animated Film Festival, and the Anima Film Festival, is the 8 minute short ‘Sister’ by Siqi Song.

This great short tells the story of a man who is recollecting his upbringing with his sister. He wonders how things would have been different had certain big events in his life not happened.

Watch the multi-award-winning Sister on Sofy.tv via this link.

https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/sister

The Phone Call

Directed by Mat Kirkby
The United Kingdom, 2015
21 min – Drama, Thriller


It is not every day that a phone call changes a person’s life. Heather works in a call center. Today is the day that will change her life forever as she picks up a call from a stranger.

This cracking short was scored an impeccable 9.3 out of 10 by Soft.tv viewers. A great film for adults.

Watch The Phone Call on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/the-phone-call

 

The Neighbors’ Window

Directed by Marshall Curry
The United States, 2020
20 min – Drama, Thriller


The Neighbors’ Window won the Best Live Action Short Film at the 2020 Academy Awards, and it is not hard to see why.
This thoroughly absorbing short film is based on the true story of an expecting mother who has become frustrated by her mundane life, her husband, and her uninspired daily routine. After a new couple move in across the street, both become obsessed with the lives of the new couple across the street and watching every move they make.
A thought-provoking movie that will have you forever questioning the times when you thought the grass was greener on the other side.
Watch The Neighbors’ Window on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/the-neighbors-window

The Crush

Directed by Michael Creagh
Ireland, 2011
15 min – Comedy, Drama, Romance


This fun romantic drama tells the story of a schoolboy who has such a strong crush on his teacher that he challenges her boyfriend to a duel. Will the boyfriend accept the challenge to decide who will get the girl?

Watch The Crush on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/the-crush

 

 

Boogaloo and Graham

Directed by Michael Lennox
Ireland, 2015
14 min – Comedy, Drama, Family


Two Irish boys called Jamesy and Malachy are elated when their father gives them the gift of two baby chicks. The boys decide to call them Boogaloo and Graham before setting about raising them as household pets. It is not long before the two boys are fantasizing about running a chicken farm and have become vegetarian. How will the story end?

This heartfelt comedy is set in the darkest days of modern Irish history and yet still somehow is a laugh a minute.

Watch Boogaloo and Graham on Sofy.tv via this link.
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/boogaloo-and-graham