Academy Award-Nominated Short Film Showcase Part 2
March 2, 2026, 3:00 P.M.
The Michelle & Kevin Douglas IMAX Theater, RZC 119, Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, 3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Outside the Box [Office] invites you and a guest to attend
A Special For Your Consideration Screening of
2 Academy Award-Nominated Live Action Short Films:
Jane Austen's Period Drama (13 min.)
Two People Exchanging Saliva (37 min.)
3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 2nd, 2026
The Michelle & Kevin Douglas IMAX Theater, RZC 119
@ The Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts (RZC)
3131 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
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About Jane Austen's Period Drama
NOMINATED FOR BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM AT THE 98TH ACADEMY AWARDS
England, 1813. Miss Estrogenia “Essy” Talbot gets her period during a long-awaited marriage proposal. Mr. Dickley mistakes the blood for an injury and rushes off to fetch a doctor. While he’s gone, Essy’s sisters plead with her not to tell imperil her engagement by telling Mr. Dickley the truth. But when he returns, Essy barrels ahead, sharing every little bloody detail.
Written & Directed by Julia Aks & SCA Alumnus Steve Pinder. Produced by Eli Legerski.
Running time: 13 minutes.
About Two People Exchanging Saliva
NOMINATED FOR BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM AT THE 98TH ACADEMY AWARDS
In a society where kissing is forbidden and people pay for things with slaps to the face, Angine, an unhappy woman, becomes fascinated by a playful salesgirl, raising the suspicions of a jealous colleague.
Written & Directed by Natalie Musteata & Alexandre Singh. Produced by Violeta Kreimer & Valentina Merli, Natalie Musteata & Alexandre Singh.
Running time: 37 minutes.
About Outside the Box [Office]
Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.
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Check-In & Reservations
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This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 2:30 P.M.
All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.
Accessibility Needs
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Assistant Dean, Programming and Special Events, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
Parking
NO STUDENT, STAFF, FACULTY OR THEATER PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE ROBERT ZEMECKIS CENTER.
We recommend Parking in the USC Shrine Parking Structure, located 686 W 32nd St. Parking passes may be purchased at the gate. Metered street parking is also available along 32nd street.
The USC Robert Zemeckis Center is located at 3131 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007, one block north of Parking Structure D, on the North side of the Shrine Auditorium. The RZC entrance is located at the rear of the building, behind the red fence on 32nd St.
Contact Information
Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu