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.
To Naël's Rescue
Naël's magic has been stolen by villains. Only Simon, Naël's chosen one, can save it. But since he's a newbie in this imaginary world, he'll need help in his quest... from Naël!
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Naël's magic has been stolen by villains. Only Simon, Naël's chosen one, can save it. But since he's a newbie in this imaginary world, he'll need help in his quest... from Naël!
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Genre:Comedy, TV Movie
Written By:Simon Predj
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Runtime:55 minutes
Studio:IO Media inc.
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