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The 2026 Short Film Program presented by Ketel One Vodka has officially dropped, and we’re celebrating the shortest day of the year with a flash sale. From now through Sunday, December 21 at 11:59 p.m. MT, use code ########### to get 20% off a Short Films Pass: Online.
This collection of fiction, nonfiction, and animated short films is packed with over 50 cinematic gems available to watch on demand from wherever you are. From Gregory Barnes’s laugh-out-loud comedy Together Forever to Stephen Curry and Ben Proudfoot’s eye-opening doc The Baddest Speechwriter of All, and Carter Amelia Davis’s innovative animation of Homemade Gatorade, don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in some of the Festival’s boldest storytelling with this limited-time deal!
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Meet the Artist Behind Stairs |
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In Riley Donigan’s stylish dark comedy, Stairs, premiering in the 2026 Short Film Program 3, a woman develops an addiction to throwing herself down flights of stairs. Catch Donigan in our Meet the Artist series, where filmmakers reveal what drove them to tell the dynamic stories seen in their shorts, features, or episodic projects. Watch as he discusses what inspired his Festival debut. |
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Meet the Artist Behind Gender Studies |
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Jamie Kiernan O’Brien’s short film, Gender Studies, premiering in Short Film Program 2, follows a trans college student who is obsessed with a classmate she thinks is the pinnacle of femininity. When she tries to emulate her, she faces the realities of womanhood. In our Meet the Artist series, watch O’Brien detail how her 2026 Short Film Program premiere explores desire, early sexual experiences, and more. |
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Meet the Artist Behind Extra Geography |
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Known for directing the Netflix series One Day and BBC 3/Hulu’s In My Skin 2, for which she earned a BAFTA, director Molly Manners makes her feature film debut with the hilarious Extra Geography in the 2026 World Cinema Dramatic Competition. The film follows two English teen girls as they navigate academics at their boarding school, boys, and their plot to fall in love with their geography teacher. Watch Manners discuss the importance of depicting early female friendships on screen in our Meet the Artist series. |
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Meet the Artist Behind Soul Patrol |
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Returning to the Fest after premiering As We Speak in 2024, Emmy-nominated documentarian J.M. Harper will debut Soul Patrol in the 2026 U.S. Documentary Competition. The film explores the story of the Vietnam War’s first Black special operations team, delving into their internal conflict as they fought for their country abroad while confronting a parallel fight for civil rights at home. Tune into our Meet the Artist series and watch Harper share what got his film off the ground. |
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An Unforgettable Night With Chloé Zhao, Nia DaCosta, and Geeta Gandbhir |
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We are privileged to announce that during Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford, an evening dedicated to appreciating Redford’s legacy, vision, and enduring mission to support independent storytellers during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, we will celebrate a group of dynamic artists. Chloé Zhao will receive the annual Trailblazer Award Presented by Google, Nia DaCosta will be honored with the annual Vanguard Award Presented by Acura for Fiction, and Geeta Gandbhir will be presented with the annual Vanguard Award Presented by Acura for Nonfiction. The special event, at which Ed Harris and Gyula Gazdag will also be honored with the inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award, will take place at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, on Friday, January 23.
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