Short Films at SXSW 2026 to Seek Out

Looking ahead to the South by Southwest programme, there is a distinct sense of electricity surrounding the short film selection. By synthesising our own existing critiques with the growing speculative chatter from across the pond, I have compiled a list of the short films that should be at the very

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) The Earth will shake and tremble. Historical biopics and experimental musicals rarely overlap, but The Testament of Ann Lee boldly steps into that unusual space, blending religious history, ecstatic ritual, and musical storytelling into something that feels both deeply rooted in the past and