Oscar-nominated short film The Singers will be available to a worldwide audience beginning February 13th with its debut on Netflix. The streaming release offers expanded distribution for the critically lauded project, following a successful run on the festival circuit where it secured 35 awards from 49 submissions, including premieres at SXSW and Tribeca. Directed by Sam Davis, The Singers joins a growing slate of acclaimed short-form content curated by Netflix, highlighting the platform’s commitment to self-reliant filmmaking.
Netflix will begin streaming the Oscar-nominated short film, The Singers, globally on February 13th.
The announcement comes as the streaming giant continues to bolster its catalog of critically acclaimed short-form content, offering a platform for independent filmmakers to reach a wider audience.
Directed by Sam Davis, who previously received an Academy Award nomination for Nai Nai and Wài Pó, and known for his cinematography work on Dìdi and the Oscar-winning Period. End of Sentence, The Singers is an adaptation of a 19th-century story by Ivan Turgenev.
The film unfolds in a modest pub where a diverse group of patrons unexpectedly connect through an impromptu vocal competition. Notably, all musical performances within the film were recorded live on set.
The Singers features a cast comprised of non-professional actors alongside internet-based musical talent, including Mike Yung and Judah Kelly.
The short film has already garnered significant recognition on the festival circuit, winning 35 awards from 49 submissions following premieres at SXSW and Tribeca. Its arrival on Netflix aims to expand its reach to a global viewership.
