1980 Oscars — Short Film (Live Action)

Board and Care won Short Film (Live Action) at the 1980 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Bravery in the Field, Oh Brother, My Brother, Solly’s Diner and The Solar Film. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1978 and 1983 Short Film (Live Action) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Board and Care(1980)
Sarah Pillsbury and Ron Ellis, Producers
Winner
Bravery in the Field(1979)
Roman Kroitor and Stefan Wodoslawsky, Producers
Oh Brother, My Brother(1979)
Carol Lowell and Ross Lowell, Producers
Solly’s Diner(1980)
Harry Mathias, Jay Zukerman and Larry Hankin, Producers
The Solar Film(1980)
Saul Bass and Michael Britton, Producers