Of all of the prizes up for grabs at the Academy Awards each year, short films remain one of the most elusive categories for audiences because they don’t often play in theaters. Not so this year: View all five short-film nominees in both the animated and live-action categories back-to-back. Our pick: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, a story inspired by the spellbinding power of books, which is the leading animated contender. Bonus: 5280 has your Oscar night covered. Daily, times vary. 

Date: Feb 10, 2012 8:30 pm - Feb 24, 2012 8:30 pm
Cost: $7.50-$10.50.
Venue: Chez Artiste