Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

One Summer Night

2016 Drama

Caught in forbidden love, Yong Joon defects from North Korea, leaving Jae Sung behind. Years later, a reunion forces him to choose between past and present.

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Naked

2013 Drama

A message from Javier's boyfriend changes his family situation and causes them to reconsider their relationships.

Dating My Mother

2017 Comedy

Explores the intimate and sometimes tumultuous relationship between a single mother and her gay son as they navigate the dizzying world of online dating.

The Gay Agenda 5

2021 Compilation

A varied collection of gay short films exploring relationships, attraction, personal struggles and moments of connection, ranging from intimate encounters to more unexpected situations.

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Pastamore

2013 Drama

A love story between two gay men and pasta.

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Trunks

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Steve grapples with conflicting feelings about his sexuality, especially when submerged underwater, leading to a pivotal moment with his ex-girlfriend.

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When You’re in Love with Your Straight Friend

2019 Comedy

Two men share an intimate night that blurs the lines of friendship, as hidden feelings and impossible longing quietly shape their connection.

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My Name is Love

2008 Drama

Love and Sebastian's innocent flirtation on a Swedish summer night turns dangerous when they realize they share a secret, leading to severe consequences.

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Tips

2016 Drama

Mário is in debt. To pay the bills, he shows off his body to netizens on a famous site. He will need to get creative to attract the attention and tips of the viewers.

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Want It

2015 Drama

An intruder indulges in a luxurious lifestyle until the homeowner unexpectedly returns, leading to a tense confrontation that shifts power dynamics.

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Willem

2020 Drama

It is 1943. In a confined prison cell, Alexander, a young Nazi officer is awaiting his new prisoner he has been tasked with watching over until their execution. His prisoner is Willem, a Dutch resistance fighter, who has been convicted of blowing up a building that held records of local Jewish residents the Nazi army have been pursuing, in an attempt to fight back against the ever-growing rise of fascism. Willem is also openly homosexual, in a time when people were persecuted for such lifestyles.

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In Their Room

2009 Documentary

An intimate exploration of the lives of eight gay men in San Francisco.

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Boys Grammar

2005 Drama

Bullying escalates at a private boys' school after a student is attacked.

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You Free Tonight?

2024 Drama

When Archie starts exploring his sexuality, he stumbles across the dating app thinking it will solve his problems. He meets countless bad encounters until he is trapped in a toxic cycle of his own creation. After basing his life around the app, he tries another app and goes on a date. Because of his pre-assembled idea of what dating is, he assumes the date is on the same page.

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The Society

2015 Drama

A short film from Iraq, talks about the freedom that we need and our right of talking

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In Another Time

2025 Drama, Sci-Fi

Two boys meet in one room, but something is strange.

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Jackpot

2012 Comedy

Jack embarks on a quest across town to retrieve a hidden stash of something naughty before it's discovered.

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Orange Cheesecake

2025 Drama

Joe is invited for dinner but throughout the night tensions rise as his dad's true intentions are revealed.

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Octopuses

2023 Documentary, Drama

Ethan makes a living by turning his body into his profession, pushing himself to meet the relentless demands of the modeling industry. During a photo shoot by Hungary's Lake Balaton, he struggles to balance professional expectations with growing doubts about masculinity, identity, and the personal cost of perfection.

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Chemsex

2024 Drama, Fantasy

Set in Brazil, this provocative film delves into the world of substance-driven intimacy, capturing the seductive highs and underlying risks of drug-enhanced sexual experiences.

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Thirty Candles

2022 Comedy

In this homage to the John Hughes classic, a newly 30-year-old man finds unexpected comfort in his secret crush when everyone at the office forgets his birthday.

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Hit Friends

2023 Action, Comedy

Alice and Paul are best friends who do everything together, but when Alice reveals that she went to Six Flags without Paul, he starts to question their friendship. Oh, and they're hired assassins.

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Battlefield

2012 Drama

The emotional negotiation of a one-night stand between two men bound by habit and idiosyncrasy.

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An Afternoon

2014 Drama, Romance

Mathias grapples with his feelings for Frederik, questioning if he's prepared to take the next step in their relationship.

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Tomorrow

2014 Drama

Clark and Trevor, on the brink of college, grapple with the future of their friendship. Trevor asks Clark to be his wingman, a decision that changes the dynamics between them.

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Barrio Boy

2014 Comedy, Drama

During a sweltering summer afternoon in Brooklyn, a Latino barber quietly falls for a handsome Irish stranger during a haircut.

The Other End

2016 Drama

After a 43-year-old divorcee begins a relationship with a 17-year-old boy, they must face his parents' disagreement and fight for their relationship.