Following the feature film lineup reveal, the Sundance Film Festival has announced its 2026 short film selections: 54 titles from 22 countries across fiction, documentary, and animation, screening in eight programs. A special Park City Legacy program will feature past shorts with attending filmmakers, capping the festival's final edition in Utah.
Short Film Selections
Building on the recently announced 90-feature lineup, Sundance has unveiled 54 short films for its 2026 edition (January 22–February 1 in Park City and Salt Lake City), divided into eight programs. Spanning fiction, documentary, and animation, these works from 22 countries explore themes of belonging, resilience, and navigating everyday and extraordinary experiences.
Sundance Director of Programming Kim Yutani said: “We are looking forward to presenting these short films as part of our 2026 selection this coming January. Each one is a testament to the creative talent working in the short film space, proving that powerful storytelling is impactful across formats. This year’s program is rich with explorations of belonging, resilience, and the unexpected ways people navigate both the everyday and the extraordinary.”
Park City Legacy Program
Marking the festival's last year in Park City, a special program will screen short films from past editions, with attending filmmakers offering reflections on Sundance's history in the venue.
The full short film list is available on the Sundance website, highlighting the festival's support for emerging independent voices amid its transition.