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.
Wishful Thinking (2027)
Julia, an ambitious game designer, and Charlie, a struggling musician, are at a loss for how to repair their volatile relationship. After attending a couples-therapy seminar run by mysterious twin healers, they find that the ups-and-downs of their relationship have supernatural effects on the world around them. With earthquakes, the stock market, and entire nations at risk, Charlie and Julia must confront whether their passionate love can survive amidst so much chaos.
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Julia, an ambitious game designer, and Charlie, a struggling musician, are at a loss for how to repair their volatile relationship. After attending a couples-therapy seminar run by mysterious twin healers, they find that the ups-and-downs of their relationship have supernatural effects on the world around them. With earthquakes, the stock market, and entire nations at risk, Charlie and Julia must confront whether their passionate love can survive amidst so much chaos.
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Genre:Romance, Comedy, Science Fiction
Written By:Graham Parkes
In Theaters:2/12/2027
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Runtime:105 minutes
Studio:Highway 10, Buckwild, Pinky Promise
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