The New Guard Visits Northwest Film Forum
On Saturday, January 17th members of the TeenTix New Guard went on their first Arts Outing of 2026: the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour at Northwest Film Forum.
About the show: The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, presented by Vimeo, is a dynamic showcase of seven standout short films from this year’s Festival, including two Festival Award–winning titles. Curated for theatrical audiences nationwide, the 100-minute program offers an eclectic mix of storytelling that highlights bold voices and fresh perspectives.
"I thought that the films they showcased were really wonderful. Most ended with ambiguity that left you wanting to converse about it afterward. I found myself calling my friends up to tell them about some of the films and asking for their thoughts. The experience was very entertaining and highlights really creative and meaningful minds within the film industry." - Luna
“The Sundance Film Festival had an impressively diverse selection of movies! There was a war documentary, a cartoon action comedy, and multiple tense (sometimes even uncomfortable) dramas. I was even a bit disappointed we didn’t get to see some of the films from the trailers they showed, because they looked hilarious. If you’re willing to go in with an open mind, or just love movies in general, I think you’d have a great time.” - Orion
“This was my first time attending a film festival, and the Sundance Film Festival completely exceeded my expectations. I loved how the festival showcased a wide variety of genres, themes, and formats, from comedy and horror to documentaries and films in different languages. There was one film in particular that focused on debate, which really captivated me, and as a member of Model UN and Mock Trial, it felt especially memorable and relatable. Overall, the welcoming, creative atmosphere and the powerful stories made Sundance an experience I’d strongly recommend to teens.” - Joey
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour runs through Thursday, January 22nd. More information is available on Northwest Film Forum's website.
Lead photo: Still from We Were The Scenery / U.S.A. (Director: Christopher Radcliff, Producers: Cathy Linh Che, Jess X. Snow)
The New Guard trains young people to become the next generation of arts leaders. A cohort of youth ages 13-19 works deeply with TeenTix and Arts Partners to give meaningful feedback from the teen perspective. New Guardians connect with fellow teen arts-goers to explore the arts and culture in our community and learn from the people who make it happen.
