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.
Nightrunners
A young woman volunteering in a malaria plagued region of Kenya believes she is being terrorized by the witches known in local folklore as Nightrunners.
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A young woman volunteering in a malaria plagued region of Kenya believes she is being terrorized by the witches known in local folklore as Nightrunners.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Rowan Nielsen
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:Plus 8 Pictures, High Park Entertainment
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