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.

Frank Conolly is a man who finds himself shackled by the struggles of life, accentuated by a series of setbacks. Frank's tale of resilience unfolds against the backdrop of typical life circumstances. Frank grapples with his past, a journey marked by his father's passing, a broken relationship, and the loss of his job.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
An unlikely friendship changes the hearts of men, and helps a young boy come into his own.
In all actuality, “Just Mercy” should be labeled a “wall punching narrative.” Constantly, the flick throws high forms of adversity our way, amping up our most inner levels of discomfort. Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton wonderfully paces the film in such a way that replicates the slow-burn nature of justice.
That gut-wrenching feeling you have while watching it is okay but needed, and you, the viewer, will be okay.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.