ANNOUNCING: The BrandStorytelling 2026 Shortlist
- Jordan Kelley
- Nov 3
- 2 min read
BrandStorytelling News
Want weekly exclusive brand storytelling content like this direct to your inbox? Subscribe to the Brand Storytelling Newsletter.
The wait is over!
The shortlist for BrandStorytelling 2026 Official Selections has arrived. Nearly 100 submissions were received across categories including Creator-Led Content, Feature Films, Podcasts, Series, and Short Films, showcasing an extraordinary range of storytelling from brands and their creative partners around the world.
The shortlisted projects represent the finalists from which a select few will be chosen to screen their work as Official Selections at BrandStorytelling 2026, taking place January 21st - 24th in Park City, Utah alongside the Sundance Film Festival. Each shortlisted piece stands out for its craft, creativity, and the impact of its storytelling - a testament to how brands are shaping culture through entertainment.
BRANDSTORYTELLING 2026 SHORTLIST
Creator-Led Content
Lenovo x Intel Present: #CreatorOdyssey, Lenovo + Intel
Feature Film
Una Isla de Ti, Canary Island Tourism
Dream Boats, Free Fly Apparel
The Philipstown Wirecar Grand Prix, Philipstown Wirecar Foundation + Accenture
Podcast
To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy - “Ep 1: The Five Poisons”, Rubrik
Nice Genes! - “Poo Dunnit”, Genome BC
Series
Dinner is Scrapped, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
First to the Finish, Mazda Motorsports
Faces of Music, Sephora
Unexpected South Dakota, Travel South Dakota + Jeep
Short Film
Hellbent, Boot Barn
Call to Serve, Ford Motor Company + Team Rubicon
Mushroom Dad, Indeed
The Theory of Spice, Yogi Tea
From this shortlist, the Official Selections will be announced Monday, November 17th, and recognized in Forbes by BrandStorytelling. Those chosen will join us on stage in Park City to showcase their work and gain eligibility to receive an award at BrandStorytelling 2026.
Congratulations to all who submitted and to those whose projects have advanced to this stage. Your work continues to define the future of brand-funded storytelling.
Purchase passes to BrandStorytelling 2026 here.
