Polley’s ‘Stories We Tell’ shortlisted for Oscars

TORONTO — Sarah Polley’s film Stories We Tell has been short-listed for Oscar consideration.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday the 15 films in the documentary feature category that will advance in the voting process.

Polley’s look at the relationship between her parents Michael and Diane — which revealed she is the product of an extramarital affair with Harry Gulkin — was screened at film festivals before opening in early 2013.

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Stories We Tell was produced by the National Film Board of Canada. It was just named the Best Non-Fiction Film of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle.

Polley, 34, is a Toronto-based actress, screenwriter and director.

The Oscar shortlist includes Blackfish, the documentary about animal treatment at SeaWorld; Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer, the HBO doc about the trial of the Russian rock protest group; and Tim’s Vermeer, directed by Teller of magic duo Penn & Teller.

The Academy considered 147 documentary films this year.

The 86th Academy Awards will be handed out March 2.