Indian-Origin Filmmaker Alexandre Singh Wins Oscar for Short Film in Rare Tie

Indian-origin filmmaker Alexandre Singh co-directed the French-language short film Two People Exchanging Saliva, which won the Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film in a rare tie with The Singers at the 2026 Academy Awards. The 36-minute film, exploring themes of repression and human connection in a dystopian world, was co-directed with Natalie Musteata. Singh highlighted the film's international collaboration and emphasized art's potential to influence society over time.