[SAMANSA] Exclusive Streaming Rush of Academy Award-Winning Films Part 2! "I'm Not a Robot," a Masterpiece Born from Anger at Image CAPTCHAs, Premieres Friday, April 3!

April 2, 2026

SAMANSA, a short film streaming service, has announced the exclusive release of the 97th Academy Award-winning live-action short film "I'm Not a Robot," starting April 3, 2026. Directed by Victoria Warmerdam, the film explores the modern frustration of failing online CAPTCHAs, adding to SAMANSA's growing lineup of acclaimed short films.

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SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga) announces that its short film streaming service "SAMANSA" will begin streaming "I'm Not a Robot," the winner of Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, on Friday, April 3, 2026.

SAMANSA currently streams numerous masterpieces acclaimed at the world's top film festivals, including "Jane Austen's Period Drama," which was nominated for the 98th Academy Awards. Following the first installment, "A Day with Richie," which began streaming last month, the release of "I'm Not a Robot" marks the second installment for 2026. We will continue to release "world-recognized films" one after another, delivering high-quality entertainment to everyone.

◆ Film Introduction

The film's director, Victoria Warmerdam, stated that the direct inspiration for writing this script came from repeatedly failing the famous "I'm not a robot" image CAPTCHA while shopping online, which made her so angry she wanted to throw her PC out the window. It is a masterpiece that pushes the uniquely modern stress of "having one's humanity denied by a mere machine" to its ultimate form.

[97th Academy Awards Best Live Action Short Film]

"I'm Not a Robot"

Synopsis:

An online authentication test keeps rejecting Lara no matter how many times she tries. Frustrated, a support representative casually says to her, "Could it be that you are a robot?" ――Triggered by those words, an undeniable suspicion begins to sprout within her. Winner of Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

Director: Victoria Warmerdam

Runtime: 22 minutes 23 seconds

Film URL: https://ja.samansa.com/videos/2678

◆ Past Nominated and Award-Winning Films

In addition to this work, SAMANSA streams many masterpiece shorts that have livened up past Academy Awards. Please enjoy this supreme lineup of short films recognized by the world's premier film festivals that will move your heart in a short amount of time.

[85th Academy Awards Best Live Action Short Film] "A Day with Richie"

Synopsis:

Richie, a man about to throw his life away, suddenly gets a call from his estranged sister ―― "I want you to watch my daughter just for tonight." He reluctantly accepts, and his honest and straightforward niece Sophia appears. The night spent in confusion by the two mismatched individuals gently shakes the colors of the night sky... Winner of Best Live Action Short Film at the 85th Academy Awards.

Director: Shawn Christensen

Runtime: 19 minutes 41 seconds

Film URL: https://ja.samansa.com/videos/2660

[86th Academy Awards Best Live Action Short Film] "Helium"

Synopsis:

Enzo, a hospital cleaner, begins telling Alfred, a seriously ill boy, about a dream-like world called "Helium," an alternative to heaven. As Alfred dreams of the world of Helium, he gradually begins to feel daily happiness and joy, but Enzo is tormented by guilt.

Director: Anders Walter

Runtime: 22 minutes 45 seconds

Film URL: https://ja.samansa.com/videos/441

[95th Academy Awards Best Live Action Short Film] "An Irish Goodbye"

Synopsis:

Upon receiving news of his mother's death, Turlough returns to his family home in Ireland and reunites with his estranged brother, Lorcan. He tries to leave Lorcan, who cannot live alone, in the care of their aunt, but Lorcan throws a tantrum, refusing to leave the family home until they fulfill their late mother's "100 bucket list wishes"!

Directors: Tom Berkeley & Ross White

Runtime: 22 minutes 33 seconds

Film URL: https://ja.samansa.com/videos/943

[96th Academy Awards Best Live Action Short Film Nominee] "Knight of Fortune"

Synopsis:

Karl has come to bid a final farewell to his deceased wife's body. Reluctant to see his wife's face, Karl encounters Torben, a man who claims to have also lost his wife. However, there is something slightly strange about Torben. What is the truth hidden within Torben? A heartwarming story of two people grieving the loss of loved ones coming together.

Director: Lasse Lyskjær Noer

Runtime: 24 minutes 43 seconds

Film URL: https://ja.samansa.com/videos/1669

◆ What is SAMANSA?

SAMANSA is a streaming service specializing in short films.

For 490 yen per month, we offer carefully selected works from around the world, currently streaming over 500 short films (as of October 2025). With a runtime of 30 minutes or less, we enable a movie experience suited to various lifestyle scenes, such as commuting times and everyday spare moments.

Furthermore, by concluding direct licensing agreements with creators worldwide, we deliver diverse works that cannot be seen on other domestic VOD services. We aim to create a new culture where movies can be enjoyed more freely and familiarly.

Name: Short Film Streaming Service "SAMANSA"

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