♦ Indian short film Anuja secured a nomination in the Best Short Film (Live Action) category for the Oscars 2025. Anuja is directed by Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai. Anuja follows a nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide. 

♦ The other short films to make it to the final nominations list are A Lien, The Last Ranger, I’m Not a Robot, and The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent.