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.

Donovan is eleven years old and has to face one of the biggest challenges in his life: losing his dad. The days get dark when he moves into Grandma's house, until he discovers a fascinating secret from the past. With the rhythm of the music, he will get closer to the person he miss so much.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
Wolverine carries Deadpool - literally and figuratively
The film is a simple love story reminiscent of stories like The Notebook released in 2004. Sylvie and Robert are rarely actually together in the film, however; time and circumstance keep them away from each other, and the audience waits with bated breath to see them find one another over and over.
Overall, The Shining is a great film to watch for its atmosphere and setting. While the characters’ portrayals could’ve been more accurate to the book, they’re all still memorable nonetheless.
With such a raw look at the 15th century, it seems that Disney was really trying to step outside of its element with this motion picture.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.