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.

Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
There's no hiding the horrors of war in this inspiring story of survival
At 2:17 a.m., every child in a third-grade class wakes up, leaves their home, and disappears into the darkness—except one. The next day, teacher Justine Gandy discovers that Alex Lily is the only student left, while the rest have vanished without a trace. Did Justine have something to do with it, or is a far more sinister force stalking the town, targeting not just children, but anyone in its path?
This movie will always resonate with queer people, for as long as queer people exist.
This coming-of-age musical features a strong representation of LGBTQ+ individuals coming-of-age.