The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced the shortlists for Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short today. Congratulations to all the filmmakers – especially the Sundance Film Festival alumni represented.
The official lists are below. The final nominees will be announced on January 24.
Documentary Feature:
Documentary Short Subject:
38 at the Garden
American Justice on Trial: People v Newton
Anastasia
Angola Do You Hear Us? Voices from a Plantation Prison
As Far as They Can Run
The Elephant Whisperers
The Flagmakers
Happiness Is £4 Million
Haulout
Holding Moses
How Do You Measure a Year?
The Martha Mitchell Effect
Nuisance Bear
Shut Up and Paint
Stranger at the Gate
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