The 6 Queer Short Films at Sundance 2026
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.

An adult woman (the conductor) on the edge of failing and a pack of teenage girls (the choir) simultaneously experience a supernatural version of coming-of-age. The transformation is equal parts tense and tender. It unravels patiently to the infectious beat of an 80s era heavy metal anthem rearranged as a lamentation.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
This coming-of-age movie is about a group of girl trying to find their missing friend after a wild night none of them can remember.
The Weight is highly recommended, will transport you back to its Great Depression-era setting and will have you rooting for the protagonist harder than most films this year
The relationship between Will and Sean is the best part of the movie. It’s always a delight to see Robin Williams on screen
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.