A Lien Directed by David and Sam Cutler-Kruetz ’13 Nominated for an Oscar

A Lien, directed by brothers David and Sam Cutler-Kruetz ’13, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of best live-action short. The 15-minute fictional film centers on the oppressive and harrowing experience of one New York City family’s immigration process as it follows Oscar and Sophia Gomez and their young daughter who show up for Oscar’s green card interview. The film’s festival run garnered prizes including the Special Jury Award from Salute Your Shorts 2024 and the Grand Prize Narrative Awards from the Washington Film Festival 2024. Bard alums Tara Sheffer '13 (producer), and Blair Maxwell ’13 (costume designer) also worked on the film.

Post Date: 02-04-2025