Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation— Reviewed
The 92nd Academy Awards had many strong contenders for best animated short. But which Oscar nominated short wins for diversity and inclusion?
A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake (2026)
The short film composition, created together with UK-based music producer Koreless, combined over 150 field recordings of local animals who depend on the health of the Great Salt Lake, including hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, insects, and mammals. Drawn from existing archives as well as new recordings made for the project, the nature sounds have been mixed and translated into a musical composition that differs greatly from how the sounds would be encountered in the wild. The non-human voices are amplified and arranged into rhythmic beats to appeal to the human audience, so that they might perceive the lake in a new light and recognize its vulnerability. The film was projected as part of an art installation in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in March and April, 2026.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
The short film composition, created together with UK-based music producer Koreless, combined over 150 field recordings of local animals who depend on the health of the Great Salt Lake, including hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, insects, and mammals. Drawn from existing archives as well as new recordings made for the project, the nature sounds have been mixed and translated into a musical composition that differs greatly from how the sounds would be encountered in the wild. The non-human voices are amplified and arranged into rhythmic beats to appeal to the human audience, so that they might perceive the lake in a new light and recognize its vulnerability. The film was projected as part of an art installation in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in March and April, 2026.
Rating:NR
Genre:Music
Written By:
In Theaters:3/26/2026
Box Office:
Runtime:30 minutes
Studio:Studio Olafur Eliasson
Cast
Articles You May Like
Two High School Seniors Make a Prom Pact
In this coming-of-age movie centered around senior prom, Mandy is anxious about her acceptance into Harvard while she realizes she's missing other opportunities.
Like Stars on Earth Talks About Dyslexia
Like Stars on Earth is a representative movie that talks about dyslexia to young audiences and why it is important in today's generation.
Inuit Girls Hunt Alien Monsters in ‘Slash/Back’
Inuit girls use their Inuit tradition to hunt down alien monsters, enough said.
No Other Choice: Killing for the Family at the Age of Obsolescence
With the theme of unemployment, it presents a family fantasy anecdote rather the a comment on social problems.
‘Kathak: Dancing With Taboos’ Film Festival Review: A Story of Passion and Perseverance
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.