Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

Cicada

2020 Drama, Romance

A love story set in New York that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, where two actors revisit fragments of their personal lives on screen.

SHORT FILM

Opening Night

2023 Drama, Romance

A high school teenager faces his nerves in the moments before his debut stage performance, where he unexpectedly shares his first kiss with a classmate in front of a live audience. Despite his anxiety, he finds solace in the unexpected romantic connection.

Sublet

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A New York Times travel writer, reeling from a personal tragedy, arrives in Tel Aviv. The city's vibrant energy and his relationship with a younger man revive his spirit.

Minyan

2020 Drama

Caught between private trysts and family expectations, a young Jewish man in 1980s Brooklyn navigates the complexities of his identity.

Luz

2020 Drama, Romance

Explores the evolution of a friendship into a passionate romance, testing the limits of survival and love within the confines of their world.

SHORT FILM

Incomplete

2023 Drama, Romance

In New York City, a young gay man expresses his longing for someone he has never met. Through dance, he explores his loneliness and isolation, searching for intellectual, physical and spiritual connection while questioning whether completeness comes from another person or a deeper connection with himself.

SHORT FILM

I Was Wrong

2023 Comedy, Drama

Peter reluctantly attends his brother’s countryside bachelor party, uncomfortable being the only gay man among a group of straight men. Things get complicated when he meets his brother’s best friend, Jack, whom he recognises from online. Peter becomes increasingly suspicious of Jack and his career. As the weekend descends into chaos, Peter’s assumptions about sexuality and friendship are put to the test.

SHORT FILM

Brief Somebodies

2025 Drama

While rehearsing a sexual assault scene, a pair of actors form a connection they'll be forced to reconfigure once filming begins.

Pink

2018 Comedy, Drama

A tormented artist has just three days left under house arrest when a friend stashes a backpack full of stolen drugs in his home.

7 Minutes

2020 Drama, Thriller

Jean explores his son's life and death through the Bisou club, discovering unexpected connections and emotions.

SHORT FILM

Tog

2019 Drama

Aspiring model Tom pushes his boundaries on his first shoot, as his vulnerability is tested by professional photographer Eduardo.

SHORT FILM

Our Senses

2024 Drama, Romance

With summer nearing, 20-year-old Arthur watches as his best friend Tony prepares to move to Canada. The thought of Tony leaving stirs unexpected emotions in Arthur, prompting him to confront his true feelings and consider how he's seen by those around him before it's too late.

Dry Wind

2020 Drama

In a small town in Goiás, a shy gay factory worker embarks on a casual relationship with his coworker Ricardo, only to face jealousy when a newcomer competes for Ricardo's attention.

Poppy Field

2020 Drama

Police officer Cristi navigates dual identities in a macho environment, balancing his career with his personal life as a closeted gay man, grappling with secrecy and authenticity amidst societal expectations.

Young Hunter

2020 Drama

A teenager, desperate to experience a connection with another man, falls into the trap of a manipulative and exploitative adulter entertainment scheme.

SHORT FILM

The Paranormal Communicator

2021 Comedy

It follows a medium as he visits the murder site of a woman's brother to uncover clues of his death, and maybe inadvertently outs him.

Blue Film

2025 Drama

Fetish camboy Aaron Eagle agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client, only to discover a disturbing tie to his past.

Jesus

2016 Drama

Eighteen year old Jesús lives in Santiago with his strict father. His days drift between drugs, casual hookups and performing in a K pop style boy band with friends. One night, a drunken attack on a young gay man spirals out of control, leaving the victim near death and forcing Jesús to confront the weight of what he has done and the consequences that follow.

SHORT FILM

Missed

2018 Drama

A young man meets his estranged father after a four year separation, hoping to rebuild their bond before their opposing beliefs shut the door for good.

In Ashes

2025 Drama

A young gay man is trying to get over the heartbreak of his first love. Looking for meaningful connections through dating apps, he goes through a whirlwind of experiences, passion and obsession on a journey to find new love, and himself.

SHORT FILM

Captains

2024 Drama

During a hard-fought, tense cup semi-final, the two captains of a football team have an argument that ends up revealing a secret buried in the dressing rooms of the first division: the silence of gay footballers.

SHORT FILM

Waking Up in Vegas

2023 Drama

Yael is at the beginning of puberty and is searching for his own identity between his virile big brother and his queer best friend Aaron. In the process, he not only questions himself, but also endangers his friendship with Aaron.

SHORT FILM

You Can Stay Over (If You Want)

2023 Drama

If Alex sleeps over, he’ll have to tell his hookup something strange about himself that's always been a dealbreaker.

SHORT FILM

Lip Crush

2026 Romance

A playful YouTube scent challenge between best friends Tyler and Oliver unexpectedly brings hidden romantic feelings to the surface.

SHORT FILM

Me and the Pool Boy

2010 Drama

Guilherme is drawn to his closest friend but cannot bring himself to confess. Searching online, he finds a hidden path that lets him explore his desire from a distance, even if it brings new risks.

Beyto

2020 Drama

Beyto, a talented swimmer, faces a life-changing romance with his coach Mike, challenging societal norms and personal expectations in a story of love and identity.

SHORT FILM

Checoslovaquia

2022 Drama

Diego secretly spies on local trans women. One day, he catches Pedro doing the same and an intimate bond is formed.