Editors' Picks

Discover a handpicked selection of exceptional gay movies and short films chosen by the Gay Films Matter team. These are the gay films we believe stand out amongst many and are well worth watching.

Locker Room
SHORT FILM

Locker Room

2016 Drama
Two athletes forge an unexpected bond in a locker room, leading one of them to discover his true self.
Paper Airplanes
SHORT FILM

Paper Airplanes

2022 Drama, Romance
Mateo goes through a confused homosexual and psychic awakening. The spirit of his mother, tries to say goodbye. At the same time, Mateo establishes a bizarre relationship with the spirit of Enrique, who has just committed suicide.
Genetica
SHORT FILM

Genetica

2022 Drama
The relationship between 15 year old Hemi, and his conservative father is taking a down turn. Hemi steals money from his dad for dancing classes, and something ignites in him. Between classes he meets Dani, a russian dancer that sparks all kinds of emotions. Will Hemi’s new adventure affect his relationship with his father?
Just Like Arcadia
SHORT FILM

Just Like Arcadia

2015 Drama
We journey into the beginning of time, when mortals lived like gods, without worries and with never a thought about old age, to meet an attractive, beautiful boy who will let us into the garden of eternal youth for a while.
Suicide Room

Suicide Room

2011 Drama, Thriller
After suffering extreme humiliation at school, Dominik holes himself up in his room and begins spending all his time in a virtual reality chat room.
A Good Boy

A Good Boy

2008 Drama
After the death of his mother, 17-year-old Sven moves in with his father, Achim. Though Sven does well in school, he seems incredibly cold and distant and only enjoys the company of young boys.
Winter Boy

Winter Boy

2022 Drama
17-year-old Lucas is in his final year of boarding school when his father's sudden death shatters everything he took for granted. Filled with rage and despair, he visits his older brother in Paris to seek solace in this new city.
The Movie We Are Going To See
SHORT FILM

The Movie We Are Going To See

2018 Drama
I already know what movie we are going to see.
Men Don’t Whisper
SHORT FILM

Men Don’t Whisper

2017 Comedy
After enduring emasculation at a sales conference, Reese and Peyton, a gay couple, embark on a quest to reclaim their sense of masculinity by pursuing an unconventional goal: sleeping with women.
Heavy Weight
SHORT FILM

Heavy Weight

2016 Drama
Paris, a skilled fighter at a local boxing club, faces internal struggles in a hyper-masculine world that challenges vulnerability and authenticity.
Turn It Around
SHORT FILM

Turn It Around

2017 Drama, Romance
At a lively house party, fifteen-year-old Bram is instantly captivated by Florian. However, Bram faces a daunting dilemma: he hasn't revealed his true self to anyone - he's gay.
Hot Legs
SHORT FILM

Hot Legs

1995 Drama, Thriller
Tim holds Dave, the man he once love in high school captive, the same man who beat up and humiliated him when they were teenagers, now Tim want answers for the betrayal that ends up badly.
Kid Fish
SHORT FILM

Kid Fish

2018 Drama
Hugo and Ernesto's encounter in a cave evolves into a complex love affair, as Hugo navigates his deepening feelings while Ernesto remains entangled with another woman.
Open Mic
SHORT FILM

Open Mic

2018 Drama, Musical, Romance
A young homeless man, disillusioned with his life, identity, and music, forms a connection that compels him to confront each of these challenges head-on.
Balloon
SHORT FILM

Balloon

2019 Drama, Fantasy
After becoming the subject of a viral video, Sam's high school survival seems bleak - until he uncovers his own superhuman abilities.
Man and Boy
SHORT FILM

Man and Boy

2010 Drama
A father's vigilante act after his son's alleged assault leaves a suspected pedophile dead, blurring lines of justice and vengeance in a high-rise community.
Hey You
SHORT FILM

Hey You

2019 Drama
Two men's casual encounter sparks deeper questions beyond roles as they navigate expectations and personal desires.
How to Say I Love You at Night
SHORT FILM

How to Say I Love You at Night

2020 Drama, Thriller
Benny and Paul, two young men on their first date, navigate its complexities, culminating in a significant revelation from one of them.
Fuccbois

Fuccbois

2019 Drama, Thriller
Ace and Miko desperately want to become famous actors, but it seems the universe has a different plan for their lives.
Sailor
SHORT FILM

Sailor

1998 Fantasy
A teenager adores his sailor friend, dreaming of exotic lands and starry skies. As his fantasies grow, the excitement of seeing his friend again turns to anxiety.
Poster Boy
SHORT FILM

Poster Boy

2018 Drama, Thriller
When the victim of a violent hate attack joins a gay gun club, he finds himself caught between two rival gay rights activists seeking to manipulate his story for their own agendas - one the club's charismatic leader, the other his domineering partner.
Angel in the Toilet
SHORT FILM

Angel in the Toilet

1999 Comedy
Entering a restroom, a young man finds himself pursued by another man interested in him, embarking on a fable about an angel residing in the restroom, offering love to lost souls.
The Things You Think I’m Thinking
SHORT FILM

The Things You Think I’m Thinking

2017 Drama, Romance
A black male burn survivor and amputee embarks on his first date with a non-disabled man since his accident.
Plus. Minus.
SHORT FILM

Plus. Minus.

2019 Drama
An aspiring drag queen creates a world out of desolated motel rooms with the guy he met online.
Other Black Boys
SHORT FILM

Other Black Boys

2019 Drama
Upon the arrival of an old friend, a queer, black college student must confront the facades he maintains within his various relationships.
My Own Life
SHORT FILM

My Own Life

2019 Drama
Ian is a withdrawn teenager struggling to understand who he truly is. Guided by the only companion he can rely on - an imaginary friend - he begins a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, finding the courage to confront his fears and embrace his identity.
Oasis
SHORT FILM

Oasis

2016 Drama
An introverted teenager faces a dilemma after capturing a charming backpacker naked in a caravan shower block. He must decide whether to safeguard his prized secret or preserve his cherished friendship.