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.

Amateur boxer Liam reflects on how colour and light replaced the grey depression he had been living in, in the form of his soulmate, Leo. He tells the story of how he and Leo fell harmoniously in love as the world entered the height of the pandemic.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating the craft. I love seeing more women of colour on this list than before and more newcomers on the scene as well!
Yes, "Nope" is definitely about the modern obsession with turning tragedy and horror into a spectacle for people’s enjoyment. But it's also about the power of looking, who has the right to look, and what happens to those who are looked upon.
She is being made to justify why she doesn’t believe he’s a feminist, instead of him having to justify his choice to claim he is one.
This fantasy movie released on Disney+ has strong topics and themes related to magic.
It’s 5:30am. The baby’s crying, but you need to finish prepping for your big pitch at work that morning. What do you do? You do the near impossible: both. That's what "Workin' Moms" is all about.