Geeta Gandbhir Makes History with Double Oscar Nominations
Geeta Gandbhir's Historic Oscar Nominations
Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir has achieved a remarkable feat by securing two nominations at the 98th Academy Awards for her works, The Perfect Neighbor and The Devil is Busy. The former is recognized in the best documentary feature category, while the latter is nominated for best documentary short. This makes Gandbhir the first female director to receive nominations for two films in the same year within the documentary categories. Historically, five men, including Walt Disney, have also been nominated twice in these categories. For those interested in exploring Gandbhir's films, both are currently available for streaming.
Where to Stream The Perfect Neighbor
Since its release on October 10, 2025, The Perfect Neighbor has been available on Netflix. The documentary has garnered impressive viewership, amassing 16.7 million views within its first three days, ranking second behind The Woman in Cabin 10. This success has allowed it to dethrone KPop Demon Hunters from the top position for the first time in 2025. Following its Oscar nomination, The Perfect Neighbor has seen a significant surge in popularity, surpassing 50 million views and becoming one of Netflix's most-watched documentaries nominated for an Oscar.
This documentary, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in 2025, utilizes police body cam footage to portray the tragic shooting death of Ajike Owens, an African-American woman, by her white neighbor, Susan Lorincz, on June 2, 2023, in Ocala, Florida. Lorincz had repeatedly called the police to report children playing near her home.
Where to Stream The Devil is Busy
The Devil is Busy, co-directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton, is distributed by HBO Max. Should the short film win an Oscar, both directors will share the stage for the acceptance speech.
In India, audiences can view this 31-minute short film on JioHotstar. It provides an intimate look at a day in an abortion clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, focusing on the head of security, Tracii. The film highlights the difficulties faced by clinic staff as they strive to ensure the safety of their patients amidst a backdrop of contentious political debates and evolving healthcare policies affecting women in the United States.