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.

Every morning, a middle-aged mother prepares breakfast for her family, as part of their daily routine that had never been fulfilled before. Life seems to carry on as normal, but something feels strange beneath the surface of this routine. When the village authorities arrive with a message, the truth that has long been hidden slowly begins to unfold.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
A young boy who runs away from home discovers friendship when he befriends a young dragon in this animated movie.
The sequel to the first film, A Second Chance: Rivals! talks about Maddy combating cyberbullying and racism.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at the greatest arts and entertainment company? This documentary film gives us a look at the people who make the magic.
This modern update of the beloved classic swaps Cyrano's signature pronounced nose for achondroplasia, for a different vision that still retains the original's essence.
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.