The 2026 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour provides a curated glimpse into the festival’s selections, highlighting the depth of narrative possibilities explored in the short film format. The tour invites audiences across the world to experience a collection of resonant, provocative, tender, and human-centered fiction, nonfiction, and animated shorts that showcase truly dynamic independent storytelling and offers a mix of stories that highlight bold perspectives and next-gen storytellers. 2026, U.S./Mexico/Sweden/India, DCP, 100 minutes. Recommended for 16+
The six works include:
The Boys and the Bees
Produced and directed by Arielle C. Knight
On an idyllic farm in rural Georgia, Black beekeeping parents tenderly share their knowledge of life, love, and nature with their young sons while restoring their homestead. 2025, U.S., DCP, 19 minutes.
Crisis Actor
Produced, written, and directed by Lily Platt
Fired from her day job, an impulsive actress crashes a support group and spirals into a chaotic night that forces her to face her addiction to drama. 2025, U.S., DCP, 13 minutes.
Living with a Visionary
Produced, written, and directed by Stephen P. Neary
After 50 years of marriage, John must care for his wife while learning to live alongside her vivid hallucinations. 2026, U.S., DCP, 15 minutes.
Marga en el DF
Written and directed by Gabriela Ortega
In the wake of Selena Quintanilla’s murder, Marga’s life takes an unexpected turn at 21 weeks pregnant during a surprise visit to Mexico City. 2026, U.S./Mexico, DCP, in Spanish with English subtitles, 20 minutes.
Pankaja
Produced, written, and directed by Anooya Swamy
Pankaja, along with her daughter, Lalli, searches for her missing husband through the city slums of Bangalore to bring him back home. 2026, U.S./India, DCP, in Telugu and Kannada with English subtitles, 14 minutes.
Sauna Sickness
Produced, written, and directed by Malin Barr
Struggling to maintain the peace she mistakes for love, Cleo’s steamy New Year’s Eve plans fissure into a chilling nightmare. 2026, Sweden, DCP, in Swedish and Norwegian with English subtitles, 15 minutes.