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.

Tim Tszyu makes his long-awaited return to his home city of Sydney on 17 December 2025, stepping back into the spotlight after nearly three years away. Standing in his path is undefeated American knockout artist Anthony Velazquez — a dangerous prospect hungry to make a statement on Australian soil.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
"Clifford the Big Red Dog" retells the adventures of Emily and her striking puppy to highlight the joy of being different and inspire another wave of young fans.
A refreshing twist is that all the kids’ powers are…kind of useless. There’s a kid who can only move in slow motion, a kid who has every power in the world but can only use them randomly, and our main character Missy who has no powers at all. The thesis of the film seems to be that it doesn’t matter what kind of powers you have, its the way you use them, which is good for the warm and fuzzies.
Ian and Barley embark on a quest to find a magical gem to restore their father back to life.
Hiring bias is something that's rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first.
A summary of the films featured in this annual event taking place in Westchester.