{"product_id":"2012-live-action-short-film-nominees-fyc","title":"2012 Live Action Short Film Nominees FYC","description":"2012 Live Action Short Film Nominees FYC DVD VIDEO Asad Buzkashi Curfew Henry + \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2012 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003e2012 LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM NOMINEES   FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe five nominated shorts—Asad, Buzkashi Boys, Curfew, Death of a Shadow, and Henry—represent a range of tones and styles, from intimate character studies to culturally specific coming-of-age stories and fantastical fables. Each film compresses a rich emotional arc into a brief runtime, using tight storytelling, strong visuals, and focused performances; Curfew ultimately won the Academy Award, noted for its dark humor and heartfelt payoff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsad — A compact, character-driven piece that examines identity and moral choices within a close-knit community, relying on visual storytelling and subtle emotional beats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuzkashi Boys — Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan, this coming-of-age tale follows two friends who dream of becoming buzkashi riders, combining local color with themes of friendship and aspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurfew — A raw, darkly comic drama about a man at rock bottom who is pulled back toward life by an unexpected family connection, balancing bleakness with warmth and redemption.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeath of a Shadow — A visually atmospheric, slightly fantastical story that mixes historical sensibility with supernatural elements to explore loss, longing, and the consequences of desperate choices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry — A quiet, poignant portrait of loneliness and human connection that unfolds through a simple premise and builds to an emotionally resonant conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51326599201046,"sku":"130842","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202643144925773scan.jpg?v=1779185136","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/2012-live-action-short-film-nominees-fyc","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}