The race for 86th Academy awards is in full flow, and filmmakers all over the world are trying hard to find their slot in the contenders list. The recent news in this sector is regarding the short listing of documentary short films that will compete for the academy awards.

The documentary branch of Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts Sciences announced this list last day, and they have shortlisted eight out of forty submissions in this category. Out of this list of eight, three to five films will be nominated for the final round, and this list will be announced on January 16th 2013.

All the documentaries which got shortlisted portray a wide array of subjects. ‘The Lady in Number 6: Music saved my Life’ portrays the life of a 106 year old Holocaust survivor, Alice Herz Sommer. On the other hand, Joshua Izenberg’s ‘Slomo’ showcases the life of Dr. John Kitchin, neurologist who gave away his career for taking up rollerblading.

All these documentaries are top notch in all aspects, and it will satisfy you to the fullest. Please find below the list of shortlisted documentaries.

• Cavedigger directed by Jeffrey Karoff.
• Facing Fear directed by Jason Cohen
• Jusjitsu-ing Reality directed by Chetin Chabuk
• Karama has no walls directed by Sarah Ishaq
• The Lady in number 6: Music saved my Life directed by Malcolm Clarke
• Prison Terminal: The last day of a private Jack Hall directed by Edgar Baren
• Recollections directed by Nathanel Carton
• SLOMO directed by Joshua Izenberg