YouTube Submissions
Gay Films Matter help filmmakers get their gay short films seen by a global and engaged audience.
We release gay short films on our YouTube channel and provide 50/50 ad revenue share.
Reach a Prime Gay Audience
Your gay short film will be released on Gay Films Matter’s YouTube channel, reaching a highly engaged global audience of gay film enthusiasts.
YouTube Ad Revenue Share
We offer a 50/50 YouTube AdSense revenue share, so your short film’s success benefits you. Paid quarterly via PayPal.
Website Exposure
Your short film will appear on the Gay Films Matter website with SEO-optimized pages and category listings.
Eligibility
We accept high quality short films (under 40 minutes) focused on gay male stories, including bisexual and male-to-female trans. Documentaries are welcome.
Adhere to YouTube Guidelines
All films must follow YouTube’s rules to be monetized. Any content that could be restricted – such as sexual material or sensitive themes – must be edited so it can run without restrictions.
Language & Subtitles
If your film is not in the English language, it must include English subtitles within the video.
Rights & Ownership
You must own all rights to your short film. By submitting, you give Gay Films Matter a non-exclusive license to distribute and monetize it on YouTube, while keeping full control to use your film elsewhere.
Music & Licensing
All music in your film must be properly licensed for worldwide digital use and monetization, including background tracks, songs, and any third-party audio.
Account Dashbaord
After approval/publication, you can access your account to track views, earnings, and performance reports.