Australian Gay Movies & Short Films

Boy Erased

2018 Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.

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Leviticus

2026 Horror, Sci-Fi

Two teenage boys, Niam and Ryan, form a secret bond in a repressive small town that offers brief escape from the lives closing in around them. When a violent entity begins stalking them in the form of their deepest desire, they are forced to confront fear, repression and what it truly means to want each other.

Holding the Man

2015 Drama, Romance

A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

1994 Comedy, Musical

Two drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a journey across the desert to showcase their unique cabaret act.

Of an Age

2022 Drama, Romance

During the summer of 1999, a Serbian-born Australian amateur ballroom dancer finds himself in an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with the older brother of a friend.

Lonesome

2022 Drama

Casey, fleeing a small-town scandal, finds unexpected connection with Tib in Sydney, as both men navigate their newfound 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.

SHORT FILM

Consequence

2016 Drama

When Ty commits the gravest mistake of his life, can he find a way to rectify it? Or will he have to come to terms with the consequences of his actions?

SHORT FILM

Chasin’

2021 Drama, Romance

Two guys experience more than they’re expecting when they meet for a hook-up on a warm summer’s night.

The Snowtown Murders

2011 Drama, Mystery

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie's involvement with his mother's boyfriend leads to a spree of torture and murder, exploring dark relationships.

Wish for Tomorrow

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Michael and James' secret love, facing tragedy and family turmoil as they navigate love, loss, and inequality in Sydney.

Head On

1998 Drama, Romance

A 19-year-old Greek Australian grapples with his sexuality, navigating awkward straight encounters and his personal desire.

SHORT FILM

Bro

2016 Romance

When romantic feelings complicate their lifelong friendship, Aaron and Harris navigate uncharted emotional waters, testing the very foundation of their bond.

Tan Lines

2005 Drama, Romance

Midget Hollow navigates sexual awakening and societal judgment during a hot Australian summer, diving into a clandestine romance amidst friends' reactions.

SHORT FILM

Bulldog

2023 Drama

Jack and Charlie play for a country football team, and their coach's favourite ritual is to see the bruises from the barbaric Bulldog drills. In the midst of this toxic environment, these boys find a slice of heaven in an isolated beach.

The Dream Children

2015 Drama

Steven Evans, a troubled TV personality, finds unexpected love in fatherhood until a visitor disrupts his newfound happiness.

SHORT FILM

True Colours

2016 Drama

An increasingly desolate teenage schoolboy creates a coded language using paint colour sample cards to express his secret desires and feelings for the object of his affection.

SHORT FILM

Two Birds in A Cage

2021 Drama

When the pressure of a homophobic town and family weighs too heavily on the shoulders of a young gay man, he must confide in his best friend and true love.

SHORT FILM

Mary

2021 Comedy

Aaron, in his thirties and single, finds his life upended when a past one-night stand unexpectedly appears while he and his sister pack up their deceased mother's home.

SHORT FILM

Disarm

2010 Drama, Romance

Two men meet-up but unexpectedly connect on a deeper level through meaningful conversation, challenging their initial assumptions and intentions.

Shut Up Little Man!

2011 Comedy, Documentary, Drama

Two friends inadvertently create a viral pop-culture sensation by recording the noisy fights of their neighbors, catapulting them into unexpected fame.

SHORT FILM

Bridge

2016 Drama, Mystery

Dan, in the closet, goes to a popular gay area under a bridge to confront his darkest secret. It isn't until he meets a younger and more confident Paul that he realises his biggest fear is just the beginning of something much closer to home.

Monster Pies

2013 Drama, Romance

Mike, long plagued by alienation and loneliness, discovers a world of possibilities when a new boy arrives at his school, stirring unexpected emotions.

According to Otto

2025 Comedy

Welcome to the world of Otto, today he's coming out.

SHORT FILM

Spoilers

2016 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Two men meet at the end of a plane ride only to become entwined in their own love story.

Out in the Line-up

2014 Documentary, Drama

Two gay surfers challenge surfing's taboos, joining a community pushing for acceptance and openness in the sport.

SHORT FILM

Two Nights

2006 Romance

Over two nights, a Chinese immigrant grapples with desire and choice between two men.

Australian Gay Movies & Short Films

Boy Erased

Leviticus

Holding the Man

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Of an Age

Lonesome

The Last Time I Saw Richard

Consequence

Chasin’

The Snowtown Murders

Wish for Tomorrow

Head On

Bro

Tan Lines

Bulldog

The Dream Children

True Colours

Two Birds in A Cage

Mary

Disarm

Shut Up Little Man!

Bridge

Monster Pies

According to Otto

Spoilers

Out in the Line-up

Two Nights

Australian Gay Film Collections

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