2016 Gay Movies & Short Films

Hara Kiri

2016 Drama, Romance

August and Beto, two street skaters, experience a punk-infused love story on their last day alive.

SHORT FILM

Cosmos

2016 Drama

Three friends spend a weekend in the woods where true feelings start to arise.

Spa Night

2016 Drama

A closeted Korean-American teenager takes a job at a Korean spa to support his family, only to stumble upon a clandestine world of gay encounters that both terrifies and intrigues him.

In Between Seasons

2016 Drama

A tale of a mother who experiences deep emotional upheaval upon uncovering a long-hidden secret about her son.

1:54

2016 Drama

Tim, a reserved 16-year-old athlete with remarkable brilliance and talent, finds himself teetering on the edge as the pressure mounts, pushing him to the brink where human limits blur into the point of no return.

Lazy Eye

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Passions reignite and secrets unravel when a graphic designer reconnects with a lost love for a weekend tryst in Joshua Tree.

SHORT FILM

Uneven

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An old sock with no pair falls in love with an attractive young boy.

People You May Know

2016 Comedy, Drama

Follows four friends in Los Angeles navigating life changes when Delia, pregnant by Joe, confronts the realities of friendship and family dynamics.

SHORT FILM

Paradigma

2016 Drama

Innocence, intimacy and desire converge to tell the story of Guille, a teenager who seeks himself through others.

Slash

2016 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Neil's passion for Vanguard stories evolves when Julia encourages him to share his fan fiction online, opening doors to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016 Documentary

Delve into the complex life and controversial artistry of the celebrated photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, exploring both his genius and the societal debates he ignited.

SHORT FILM

Curmudgeons

2016 Comedy

Ralph is visited in his care home by his granddaughter and an unexpected guest.

SHORT FILM

Never Too Late

2016 Drama, Romance

It's never too late to discover love with a stranger who enters your life unexpectedly.

SHORT FILM

Gents

2016 Comedy, Drama

20-something Alex navigates the turbulent waters of a three-year itch. Unable to confide in his friends, all of whom are convinced that being gay sets him free from the torment of living with the opposite gender.

SHORT FILM

Total Destrucción

2016 Drama

Exploring the golden age of youth between four friends in Buenos Aires.

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.

SHORT FILM

Me + You

2016 Drama

Follows a young gay boy’s experience of fragmentation from his inner child essence due to judgment from his family, peers, society, and the Roman Catholic Church.

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

Line 9

2016 Drama, Romance

In a bustling city, Andrés and Miguel's paths keep crossing, hinting at a possible romance. But Andrés is uncertain about where it might lead.

SHORT FILM

Tri-Curious

2016 Comedy, Romance

Last-minute anxiety threatens to disrupt a young gay couple's plans to add another person their relationship, challenging their dynamics and personal boundaries.

SHORT FILM

Sorry You’re Sad

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

When an old flame passes through town, Julian is confronted by the lingering memory of lost love. In an attempt to decipher nostalgia from his present feelings, Julian opens closed doors to explore new possibilities.

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.

SHORT FILM

Please Hold

2016 Drama

A young gay Asian American forms an unexpected bond with a customer service representative while awaiting his HIV test results, navigating fear and uncertainty in a time of crisis.

SHORT FILM

Wonderkid

2016 Drama

Explores the inner turmoil of a gay professional footballer who, despite achieving his dream move to a Premier League club, faces hostile teammates, and abusive social media messages.

SHORT FILM

Breathe

2016 Drama

Antoine, a young man battling cystic fibrosis, unexpectedly encounters Juliette, a spirited elderly woman with a penchant for straight talk and a sharp wit.

SHORT FILM

Crossroad

2016 Drama

Liam, a young man wrecked with confusion after an incident that one night guides him on a mission of self-discovery where the choices he faces may risk changing his life forever.

SHORT FILM

Grindr Killer: How I Discovered A Serial Murderer

2016 Documentary

For more than a year, police overlooked the deaths of young gay men and missed the pattern of a serial killer. Throughout it all, one man persistently tried to sound the alarm.

Gay Films from 2016

All Gay Films from 2016

Hara Kiri

Cosmos

Spa Night

In Between Seasons

1:54

Lazy Eye

Uneven

People You May Know

Paradigma

Slash

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

Curmudgeons

Never Too Late

Gents

Total Destrucción

Bro

Me + You

True Colours

Line 9

Tri-Curious

Sorry You’re Sad

Bridge

Please Hold

Wonderkid

Breathe

Crossroad

Grindr Killer: How I Discovered A Serial Murderer

2016 Collections

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