And the Oscar Shortlist goes to Director Cindy Lee from Star Films, a masterpiece!
[Editor’s note: Since publication, Cindy Lee’s short film The Last Ranger has advanced from the Oscar shortlist to an official nomination!] There is a handful of directors that our industry turns to when they have a really meaty narrative script, and Star Films’ Cindy Lee is undoubtedly among them. Her short film The Last Ranger is a heartbreaking masterpiece. It is compelling, gut-wrenching, and beautifully crafted, earning its well-deserved spot on the 2025 Oscar shortlist.