Information:  - Lieberman in Love is a 1995 American short film directed by Christine Lahti . It won an Academy Award in 1996 for Best Short Subject . A short story by W. P. Kinsella , `` Lieberman in Love '' , was the basis for the film . The Oscar win came as a surprise to the author , who , watching the award telecast from home , had no idea the film had been made and released . He had not been listed in the film 's credits , and was not acknowledged by director Christine Lahti in her acceptance speech . A full - page advertisement was placed in Variety apologizing to Kinsella for the error .  - Christine Ann Lahti (born April 4, 1950) is an American actress and film director. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1984 film "Swing Shift". Her other film roles include "...And Justice for All" (1979), "Housekeeping" (1987), "Running on Empty" (1988), and "Leaving Normal" (1992). For her directorial debut with the 1995 short film "Lieberman in Love", she won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.  - The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress is an award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role while working within the film industry.    What is the relationship between 'lieberman in love' and 'academy award for best live action short film'?
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