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?
Fwends (2025)
When an estranged friend spontaneously arrives in Melbourne from Sydney, two girls spend a weekend confronting their personal struggles, existential dread, and the messy realities of growing up and growing apart.
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When an estranged friend spontaneously arrives in Melbourne from Sydney, two girls spend a weekend confronting their personal struggles, existential dread, and the messy realities of growing up and growing apart.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Sophie Somerville, Emmanuelle Mattana, Melissa Gan
In Theaters:10/18/2025
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Runtime:92 minutes
Studio:Excellent Friends and Future Success!
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