The 2026 Sundance Film Festival announced the Short Film Award winners, with the Grand Jury Prize going to The Baddest Speechwriter of All by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry.
Films
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Sundance Short Film Awards – Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry’s ‘The Baddest Speechwriter of All’ Wins Grand Prize
Dr. Clarence B Jones in The Baddest Speechwriter of All by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry. (photo by Brandon Somerhalder)
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Jennifer Kroot’s ‘Hunky Jesus’ to Open 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
Hunky Jesus by Jennifer Kroot (courtesy of Tigerlily Pictures) Hunky Jesus, Jennifer Kroot’s documentary on the San Francisco Easter Sunday tradition, will make its World Premiere as the Opening Night film of the 40th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
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‘Holy Days’ Comedy with Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes and Jacki Weaver Sets Release Date
Judy Davis, Elijah Tamati, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver in Holy Days (courtesy Blue Fox Entertainment) Holy Days, the comedy adventure film starring Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver will be released exclusively in theaters across North America on March 27, 2026.
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‘Calle Málaga’ Trailer – Carmen Maura Stars in Maryam Touzani’s Poignant Drama
Spanish actress Carmen Maura stars in Calle Málaga, the Spanish-language directorial debut of filmmaker Maryam Touzani, as a widowed mother who unexpectedly rediscovers love while fighting to keep her home.
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‘Ricky’ Trailer – Stephan James and Sheryl Lee Ralph Star in Rashad Frett’s Post Incarceration Drama
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‘Hunting Jessica Brok’ Trailer – Danica De La Rey Jones, Clyde Berning, Star in Alastair Orr’s Gritty Action Thriller
In the high-stakes action thriller Hunting Jessica Brok, directed by Alastair Or, a retired special forces agent must battle a group of vengeful psychopaths and the African wilderness to get her daughter back.
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‘Tuner’ Trailer – Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman Star in Daniel Roher’s Genre-Blending Thriller
The crime-tinged drama film Tuner stars Leo Woodall as Niki White, a piano tuner whose exceptional sensitivity to sound leads him into the dangerous world of safe-cracking. Alongside Woodall, Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman plays Niki’s mentor Harry Horowitz, with Havana Rose Liu, Jean Reno, Lior Raz, and Tovah Feldshuh rounding out the ensemble cast.
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Oscar Hudson’s ‘Straight Circle’ Acquired by Joint Venture for US Release
Straight Circle by Oscar Hudson Straight Circle, the feature debut from writer-director Oscar Hudson, starring Elliot Tittensor, Luke Tittensor, and Neil Maskell, has been acquired by Joint Venture for theatrical release in the U.S. in 2026.
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‘Queen of Chess’ Trailer – Netflix Documentary Tells True Story of Prodigy Judit Polgár
Netflix revealed the full official trailer for Queen of Chess, a documentary on the remarkable true story of Judit Polgár, the Hungarian chess prodigy who shattered expectations and redefined what was possible in a male-dominated world.
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Natalie Erika James’ ‘Saccharine’ Horror Film Acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder
Saccharine directed by Natalie Erika James (XYZ Films / Independent Film Company / Shudder) Ahead of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Natalie Erika James’ supernatural body horror Saccharine from XYZ Films has been acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder.
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‘The Rose: Come Back To Me’ Trailer – Eugene Yi’ Award Winning Documentary on Korean Rock Band Sets Release Date
Here is the official trailer for The Rose: Come Back To Me, the documentary film featuring the “The Rose”, the Korean alt-pop indie band of Woosung (Sammy), Dojoon (Leo), Hajoon (Dylan), and Taegyeom (Jeff).