2026 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: ANIMATION
See the best in short-filmmaking with the 2026 Academy Award nominated shorts in the Animation category.
WUTHERING HEIGHTS
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
ANNIE HALL
Alvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages.
GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S FRANKENSTEIN
A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation
PILLION
A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.
TURAS TRADITIONAL IRISH CONCERT W/ IRISH STEP-DANCER
A special evening of traditional Irish music by local favorites Turas- a perfect concert to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
See the best in movies of the past year: Oscar nominated films on the big screen before the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th!
Presenting a tribute film-series celebrating the career of the inimitable, late movie star Diane Keaton.
ENTER IRELAND ON STAGE & SCREEN this March with 5 exciting events inspired by the Emerald Isle. Live music, celebrated films, and a lucky combo of both, it’s gonna feel good being green at the JPT.
Presenting a film series to remember to the late, legendary actor & filmmaker Robert Redford.
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) will showcase Newport’s starring role in Hollywood productions with a week-long “Made in Newport” film series running from August 2 to 7.
A pivotal moment in music history — now a major motion picture — has closer connections to Rhode Island than you might think.
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