15 documentaries on Oscar shortlist

15 documentaries on Oscar shortlist

Short Film News (SFN) -The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shortlists 15 films for Oscars consideration. The 83rd Academy Awards takes place Febrary 27, 2011. The number of documentaries eligible this year is a record 101, making 2010 a banner year for nonfiction film.
PBS to air “Steve Jobs” documentary November 2

PBS to air “Steve Jobs” documentary November 2

Short Film News (SFN) -PBS will take a warts-and-all look at the life of recently deceased computer pioneer Steve Jobs with the premiere of "Steve Jobs One Last Thing" on November 2. The documentary promises to present an unvarnished view of the idiosyncratic Apple co-founder, who died October 5 at the age of 56.