Filmworks and Fresno State’s CineCulture present an exclusive presentation of “The Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014” Feb. 13 and 14 at the Tower Theatre in central Fresno just weeks before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces its winners. Five full programs of Academy Award-nominated short movies begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday  with animation followed by live action at 8:15 p.m. On Friday, showtimes: animation at 3 p.m., live action at 5:45 p.m., and documentary at 8:30 p.m. Tickets, available by check or cash at the Tower Theatre box office (815 E. Olive Ave.), are $10 general and $8 for students and seniors, with a special $15 double-feature ticket good for any two shorts programs. INFO: fresnofilmworks.org or Dr. Mary Husain, CineCulture instructor and club adviser, at mhusain@csufresno.edu.