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.

In one of the most beautiful and captivating corners of the planet—between the majestic Victoria Falls and the mighty waters of the Zambezi River—the human–wildlife conflict has reached alarming levels. Elephants, baboons, crocodiles, and other dangerous species are leaving protected areas and venturing into the city in search of food. At the same time, some residents of Livingstone are entering Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, setting snares or attempting to defend themselves from attacks by wild animals.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
Hitchcock is no stranger to innuendo, as was common in that era, but there was something so sophisticated about his approach to 'Rope', and it starts in the first frame.
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
It is as bad as your remember, and you are fortunate if you've never watched it. Keep it that way!
The film's storylines read as allegories for the queer experience and that's a source of solace for LGBTQIA+ fans!