Best Live Action Short Film
This list focuses on live action short-films directed by Mexican-born filmmakers.
| Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film | ||||
| Year | Film | Name | Status | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Sentinels of Silence | Robert Amram | Won | this was the only time that a short film won Oscars in two categories |
| 1996 | De tripas, corazón | Antonio Urrutia | Nominated | |
Read more about this topic: List Of Mexican Academy Award Winners And Nominees
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