Best Short Film (Live Action)
| Academy Award for Live Action Short Film | ||||
| Year | Name | Film | Status | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | David Massey | Last Breeze of Summer | Nominated | First black person (male or female) to be nominated for Short Film (Live Action). |
| 1995 | Dianne Houston | Tuesday Morning Ride | Nominated | First black female to be nominated for Short Film (Live Action). |
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