Greetings HHSE Friends - the Cherokee Flute song from WILDFIRE, "ADAYGAYUDI" did not qualify under the Best Song category... but we're already working on another song with Gaby Nagel for next year's competition.
The BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM title, "TRAIL OF TEARS: THE HYMN" has been purposely HELD BACK by Hannover House from release during Calendar year 2025... due to recommendations on the film's prospects due to timing and competitiveness. Accordingly, that title will be released in Q1 to an Academy Qualifying theatrical run... and will therefore be eligible for 2026 Oscars.
However, momentum continues strongly for the ultra competitive BEST DOCUMENTARY category. The Hemdale-Hannover release of "TORN: THE ISRAEL PALESTINE POSTER WAR ON NEW YORK CITY STREETS" is one of n=more than two-hundred eligible feature documentaries... but one that has garnered acclaim and attention, including in today's edition of THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
"TRAIL OF TEARS: THE HYMN" will benefit from the 2026 competition delay as the title will be widely viewable in early 2026 from the streaming release of "NATIVE FABLES" (of which, "TRAIL OF TEARS: THE HYMN" is the lead title for this collection).
