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.

HAQ is the action-packed story of two brothers gifted with special powers, one good and the other evil, who must either overcome or succumb to their own demons when they finally confront each other. Haq, the more caring and responsible of the two, was born with a gift of special powers passed down through his lineage. It is a gift nurtured and treasured by his family, used only when required.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
This 2024 musical film is based on the Broadway show and the 2004 film of the same name with major differences.
The death of Grace's father brings challenges as the family tries to preserve their ranch.
Greta Garbo, a queer actress playing a real-life queer Queen is the best of both worlds.
t’s relatable and heartbreaking all at once, and it’s impossible to watch Happy Together without reflecting on oneself. The film is stunning in every aspect, and is a vital piece of LGBTQ cinema.
By depicting 4 different stories, Director Sergio Tovar Velarde keeps the focus on the shared humanity and search for love (both self and romantic) of various gay Mexican men.