Best Gay Short Films from the 2010s

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In a Heartbeat

2017 Animation, Comedy, Romance

A boy has feelings for another boy but is too shy to confess, even though his heart yearns to speak out.

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306

2010 Drama

Challenges perceptions of normalcy through Eric Hays' hidden secrets, inviting viewers into a complex exploration of identity and societal conformity.

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Shower

2012 Comedy, Drama

A man's post-workout shower is interrupted by a mysterious noise, setting off a chain of events that challenges his perception and leaves him exposed in unexpected ways.

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The Morning After

2012 Drama, Romance

Harry wakes up with a man, sparking a journey to understand his desires and redefine his relationships.

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Pretty Boy

2015 Drama, Romance

Sean is taken to a motel by his father and is given a night worker for his 18th birthday to "fix" his questionable sexuality.

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Fawns

2014 Drama, Romance

Two young men sit in silence at a self-service laundry, their solitude interrupted by an old framed embroidery of a young deer, sparking an unexpected moment of connection.

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Pink Moon

2015 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

In a society where heterosexuals face persecution and abortion is outlawed, two teens conceal an unintended pregnancy to protect their forbidden romance from exposure.

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We Once Were Tide

2011 Drama, Romance

Set on the Isle of Wight, Anthony and Kyle spend their final night together as Kyle prepares to move away, leaving Anthony to care for his terminally ill mother. The film explores intimate and unspoken moments of giving away something special.

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Love, 100°C

2010 Drama, Romance

Explores newfound confidence and complexity after a spontaneous encounter at a public bath.

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La dérade

2011 Drama, Romance

On a beach in France, two lovers grapple with one's need for a heart transplant and the inevitable question of whose life will be sacrificed for the other's survival, challenging their bond in the face of mortality.

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Love You Tyler

2019 Comedy, Drama

When Luke starts to talk about his new girlfriend, Tyler, who happens to have the same name and career as his roommate, things get a little awkward.

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Teens Like Phil

2012 Drama

Inspired by real tragedies, the film tells the story of gay teen Phil, brutally bullied by former friend Adam in a town plagued by homophobia.

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Nightfall (Anochecer)

2012 Drama, Romance

In a singular moment, all circumstances converge, prompting a decisive first step forward.

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I Don’t Want to Go Back Alone

2010 Drama, Romance

Leonardo, a blind teenager, navigates jealousy and new feelings when a new student, Gabriel, disrupts his friendship with Giovana.

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Prora

2012 Drama, Romance

What begins as an innocent game soon turns into an ambiguous confrontation when Matthieu leads his friend into an abandoned building.

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Daddy

2019 Drama

Grieving the loss of his wife, an elderly man, decides to commemorate their first anniversary without her by staying at the Plaza Hotel. To recreate a sense of companionship, he arranges for a young man to accompany him in place of his late spouse.

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I Am Syd Stone

2014 Drama, Romance

A famous Hollywood actor returns to his hometown with the hope of reigniting a past secret relationship.

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The Last Time I Saw Richard

2013 Horror, Mystery

Jonah takes pride in being the solitary figure at the teen mental health clinic. However, his world shifts when a new patient, Richard, arrives, and they are compelled to share a room.

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My Other

2017 Drama

Leo has graduated with outstanding results. However, when it comes to love, he hasn’t been as fortunate. Despite having had some experiences with other boys his age, he struggles to form a deeper connection with them.

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Little Potato

2017 Documentary

Wes Hurley's autobiographical tale follows his journey from growing up gay in Soviet Russia to escaping to Seattle with his mother, facing new challenges under his Christian fundamentalist American stepfather.

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Un chant d’amour (nouveau)

2012 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A homage to Jean Genet's film 'Un chant d'amour', two prisoners finding human contact and affection, a transcendent friendship in a simple act of sharing a cigarette

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Fag

2019 Drama, Romance

Thomas, a 17-year-old student, grapples with his attraction to Esteban amidst spreading rumors of his sexuality, facing scrutiny and judgment from his peers.

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It’s Still Your Bed

2019 Drama, Romance

When David returns from college to his family's farm, he discovers that his parents have hired a young man named Brent, who is now sharing his room. He feels an unexpected attraction to Brent and starts to wonder about his sexuality.

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Mehmet & Tim

2019 Drama

Mehmet and Tim are best friends for as long as they can remember. However, they are at the foot of a major event. An event that will change their friendship forever.

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Sunday

2012 Drama

Marc's life is perfectly ordered until the arrival of new student Alex disrupts everything.

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Alirón

2019 Comedy

Marc heads over to his best friend Fran's place to watch a football game. But, he begins to see Fran in a whole new light.

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Pássaros

2019 Drama

Best friends Jonas and David face a turning point during a soccer game discussion, leading to unexpected revelations.