2012 Gay Movies & Short Films

Ruben’s Place

2012 Drama, Romance

Ruben returns home to care for his ill father, reconnecting with childhood friend Jimmy when he starts working for his uncle, navigating life's challenges in their small town.

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A Good Son

2012 Drama

In rural Mexico, a young man dreams of performing in drag but keeps his true ambitions hidden from his family. As the pressure to follow his parents' expectations grows, he must decide whether to protect their approval or pursue the life he truly wants.

Nate & Margaret

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Nate is nineteen. Margaret is fifty-two. Their odd, quirky, totally working friendship gets rattled when Nate gets his first boyfriend, who drives him away from Margaret as she tries to pursue a life as a stand-up comedian.

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House for Sale

2012 Drama, Romance

A stranger posing as a home buyer shows up at a suburban house that is up for sale. As the owner's wife gives a tour, the stranger recalls a memorable night when a fatal promise was made.

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The Commitment

2012 Drama, Romance

An interracial gay couple adopting a newborn baby meets the pregnant Asian birthmother and receives a surprise that threatens their relationship.

SHORT FILM

In Search of Avery Willard

2012 Documentary

Illuminates the life and work of a groundbreaking, yet forgotten, artist Avery Willard - photographer, filmmaker, writer, publisher, leatherman, pornographer.

SHORT FILM

Something Real

2012 Comedy

A musical twist about the bar scene in West Hollywood.

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Dinner

2012 Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A rather attractive zombie is late for dinner.

Ballroom Rules

2012 Documentary, Drama

A dedicated group of Australian ballroom dancers confronts homophobia and personal drama on their journey to compete at the prestigious Gay Games in Germany.

Rhapsody

2012 Drama, Romance

Follows a gay pianist in Chicago who falls for a construction worker with intimacy issues, navigating love and secrets in their community.

A Second Chance

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Laurent and André rediscover their love after years apart, deciding to give their relationship a second chance during a transformative weekend together.

Green Green

2012 Drama

A naval paramedic invites a young computer engineer and aspiring pilot to his hangar, sparking a night of revelation and ambivalent intrigue.

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Win or Lose

2012 Documentary

When a discriminatory amendment threatens unconventional families in North Carolina, a photographer takes a stand with his camera to fight for equality.

SHORT FILM

Dawn

2012 Drama

During his evening commute, Tye interprets a stranger’s glance as a racist insult and decides to track him down for a confrontation. However, his assumptions about race, prejudice, and sexuality are challenged when he discovers that the man he targeted is actually his younger brother’s partner, forcing him to confront his own beliefs.

SHORT FILM

Rufus Stone

2012 Drama

Explores an older gay man's return to his rural village, confronting past loves and betrayals amid lingering community prejudices.

Going South

2012 Drama

Before returning to his army base, Gi Tae seeks out Jun Young, a former superior who has already completed his military service. After their reunion takes a bitter turn, Gi Tae makes a reckless decision that sends the two on an unexpected journey, where unresolved tensions and long buried secrets begin to surface.

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Daniel

2012 Drama, Romance

A teenage boy navigates the tumultuous waters of love, identity, and self-acceptance in a heartfelt coming-of-age journey.

Scrooge & Marley

2012 Drama, Musical, Romance

On Christmas Eve, Ben Scrooge, the man who hates the holidays, is given the chance to begin again when he is visited by three spirits: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Revisiting the tragic missteps of his life enables Scrooge to rediscover the joy of the holiday season and make a journey back to love.

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Shabbat Dinner

2012 Drama, Romance

William Shore finds connection at a chaotic Shabbat dinner amidst New York's upper-class tensions and a stranger's secret.

To Heaven

2012 Drama, Romance

Shy teenager Andrés lives in the Argentine city of La Plata and cycles between school, work and home listening to punk rock. One night he finds out that his idol, the lead singer of his favorite band, has committed suicide. His religious mother is worried about him and takes him to the local evangelic church, where he, without putting up much resistance, joins a youth group. Here he meets Alex, the cool guitarist of a band practicing upstairs, and is instantly drawn to him.

BearCity 2: The Proposal

2012 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Take a trip down the aisle with Roger and Tyler to one of the most magical beach towns on earth.

Gapang

2012 Drama

A despondent Miguel shares his troubles with his neighbor, who is about to leave for work overseas. Miguel is shown kindness, which he decides to reciprocate. What begins as just two friends sharing problems becomes something more in due time.

SHORT FILM

Utopia

2012 Romance

Explores Thomas and Julien's relationship evolving from an online connection to real-life encounters, set against societal and personal challenges.

SHORT FILM

Authentic

2012 Drama, Romance

A man grappling with addiction discovers that the key to his happiness may lie closer to home than he ever imagined.

SHORT FILM

The Man That Got Away

2012 Musical

A musical documentary chronicles the remarkable life of Trevor's great-uncle Jimmy through six original songs, celebrating his journey through love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic expression.

SHORT FILM

Stigma

2012 Drama, Musical

Peter's world is transformed by life-changing news, prompting a profound journey of self-discovery and acceptance as he embraces his humanity like never before.

SHORT FILM

Heart & Soles

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two strangers forge an unlikely friendship after a chance encounter over Plimsoll shoes, navigating a world of uncertainties and discoveries together.

Gay Films from 2012

All Gay Films from 2012

Ruben’s Place

A Good Son

Nate & Margaret

House for Sale

The Commitment

In Search of Avery Willard

Something Real

Dinner

Ballroom Rules

Rhapsody

A Second Chance

Green Green

Win or Lose

Dawn

Rufus Stone

Going South

Daniel

Scrooge & Marley

Shabbat Dinner

To Heaven

BearCity 2: The Proposal

Gapang

Utopia

Authentic

The Man That Got Away

Stigma

Heart & Soles

2012 Collections

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