Taylor Swift's ‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ Bags Oscar Attention

Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film” recently secured Oscar eligibility.

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If nominated, the short film has a chance of winning Oscar’s Best Live Action Short award.

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Swift has reportedly engaged a top consulting firm to manage the film’s award campaign.

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“All Too Well: The Short Film” was inspired by Swift’s same-titled song from her “Red” album.

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The singer wrote and directed the film, which debuted in November 2021.

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Dylan O’Brien and Sandie Sink played the lead characters in the short film.

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Swift also starred in the movie as the older version of Sandie Sink’s character.

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“All Too Well: The Short Film” is also in the running for multiple awards at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Swift previously praised fans for the success of the song.

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