We are delighted to share some fantastic news: our short film, directed by student Jan Saczek, after winning the Gold Medal at the Student Academy Awards gala in October this year, now has a real chance to be selected among the top five live-action short films nominated for the 98th Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Dad’s Not Home | directed by Jan Saczek | cinematography by Patryk Roman | production management by Lidia Le Thanh | produced by the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia in Katowice, 2025.

Two underage brothers hide from the world the fact that their father suffers from frontotemporal dementia. They must take care of him and manage the household in order to stay together.

Big congratulations to all the filmmakers involved! The shortlist is available via the link.

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026. From the 15 shortlisted live-action short films, the final five will be revealed—those that will truly compete for the award every filmmaker dreams of.

The Academy’s official announcement is available via the link.