By Stephanie Ornelas 

Whether you’re heading to Utah for the 2023 in-person Sundance Film Festival experience, or enjoying the Fest conveniently from home, there are a number of projects created by filmmakers who identify as LGBTQ+ that you don’t want to miss this year. Several of these storytellers have collaborated with Sundance Institute multiple times over the years. Dive into stories about the beloved Indigo Girls (It’s Only Life After All), the history of New York’s Meatpacking District told from the perspective of transgender sex workers (The Stroll), and other films that are sure to captivate you. 

Visit our Festival site to browse ticketing options (locals of Salt Lake City, there’s an exclusive discounted package just for you). Then start building your schedule by adding a few of these titles to your favorites list. 

Here are the 43 outstanding films screening at the 2023 Festival, from shorts to feature films and documentaries, created by artists who identify as LGBTQ+: