SHORT FILM #10
of 15
DAY#31
of 38
97TH ACADEMY AWARDS | 2025 OSCARS CHALLENGE
“I Am Ready, Warden”
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
LAEMMLE NEWHALL
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John Henry Ramirez is convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the state of Texas. During his incarceration, Ramirez tries to reach out to his victim’s son while also preparing to say goodbye to his family.
Directed by Smriti Mundhra
MTV Documentary Films + Paramount+
English
37 minutes
best Documentary Short Film
Smriti Mundhra and Maya Gnyp
| 2019 | 92nd Academy Awards | Best Documentary (Short Subject) | “St. Louis Superman” | Nominee |
| First-time Nominee |
EXPERTS
1. “I Am Ready, Warden”
2. “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
3. “Incident”
4. “Death by Numbers”
5. “Instruments of a Beating Heart”
PERSONAL
1. “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
2. “Death by Numbers”
3. “Incident”
4. “Instruments of a Beating Heart”
5. “I Am Ready, Warden”
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