

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films panel was moderated by TheWrap’s award editor Steve Pond and included “15 Minutes at 400 Degrees” director Chris McCaleb, “Real.Live.Girl” director Bonnie-Kathleen Ryan, “Balloon” director Jeremy Merrifield, “Miller & Son” director Asher Jelinsky, “Curse of the Monkeybird – A Looney Tunes Cartoon” director Pete Browngardt and “Exit 12” director Mohammad Gorjestani.

“15 Minutes at 400 Degrees” director Chris McCaleb speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Real.Live.Girl” director Bonnie-Kathleen Ryan speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Miller & Son” director Asher Jelinsky speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Curse of the Monkeybird – A Looney Tunes Cartoon” director Pete Browngardt speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Balloon” director Jeremy Merrifield speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films panel was moderated by TheWrap’s award editor Steve Pond and included “15 Minutes at 400 Degrees” director Chris McCaleb, “Real.Live.Girl” director Bonnie-Kathleen Ryan, “Balloon” director Jeremy Merrifield, “Miller & Son” director Asher Jelinsky, “Curse of the Monkeybird – A Looney Tunes Cartoon” director Pete Browngardt and “Exit 12” director Mohammad Gorjestani.

“15 Minutes at 400 Degrees” director Chris McCaleb speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Miller & Son” director Asher Jelinsky speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Exit 12” director Mohammad Gorjestani speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Balloon” director Jeremy Merrifield speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“Real.Live.Girl” director Bonnie-Kathleen Ryan speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

“15 Minutes at 400 Degrees” director Chris McCaleb speaks at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films.

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

“Miller & Son” director Asher Jelinsky at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

Cocktails and bites were served at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

Cocktails and bites were served at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.

Guests at TheWrap’s Oscar Contenders Showcase for Best Short Films cocktail reception.