【A Film Experience Talked About Across the US】9 Academy Award® Winning and Nominated Short Films Gathered. Special Theatrical Screenings of Live-Action & Animation Announced

株式会社SAMANSA (Head Office: Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuichi Iwanaga), which operates the short film streaming service "SAMANSA," is pleased to announce the theatrical screening of 9 masterpiece short films, including Academy Award® winning and nominated works (4 live-action films and 4 animation films), in an omnibus format. They will be sequentially released starting May 1, 2026, at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho and May 15 (Friday) at Cineca Omori. Experience overwhelming immersion on the big screen, where human emotions and drama are condensed into just a few dozen minutes. ## A New Trend: Theatrical Release of Short Films Expanding Across the US The movement of experiencing short films on the big screen is currently attracting significant attention in the United States. In February of this year, a collection of 98th Academy Award-nominated short films was widely released in an omnibus format in theaters across the US and Canada, drawing considerable buzz. Director Taika Waititi (known for "Jojo Rabbit," etc.), who served as a presenter for the program and is also an Academy Award winner himself, lauded the value of short films, stating, "Short films are special places where artists can experiment, challenge conventions, and tell stories with unparalleled creative freedom." 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films | Official Website https://www.oscarnominatedshorts.com/ ## Screening Information ### SAMANSA presents A Collection of Award-Winning Short Masterpieces Recognized Worldwide ～Featuring Academy Award® Winning and Nominated Works for 2026～ 【Special Website】 https://lp.samansa.com/awards-2026 【Screening Information】 Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho Release Date: From May 1 (Friday) Cineca Omori Release Date: From May 15 (Friday) *Live-action and animation sections are in no particular order. *Detailed screening times will be announced later on the theater websites, SAMANSA official SNS, special website, etc. 【Ticket Information】 Admission Fee: Standard prices at each theater *Regarding the applicability and details of senior discounts, student discounts, membership discount services, etc., please refer to the regulations of each theater. Please check each theater's official website for more details. Ticket Sales: Each theater's online ticket reservation system.