2017 Gay Movies & Short Films

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High Rocks

2017 Drama

Two lifelong best friends are interrupted by an outgoing hiker, who tags along uninvited. A dynamic competition for attention proceeds and lifelong secrets surface.

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Dare and Truth

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gabriel and his friends decide to play Truth or Dare one day after school. They don't except things to take a serious turn and Gabriel's secret to be revealed.

The Wild Boys

2017 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Five teenagers commit a savage crime. As punishment, a Dutch captain takes them to a supernatural island with luxuriant vegetation and bewitching powers.

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Burn Bridge

2017 Drama

Harry and Jamie are inseparable until Lucy arrives on the scene. Now Harry must contend for Jamie's attention, bringing his true feelings closer to light.

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Bayard & Me

2017 Documentary

Bayard Rustin, the man behind the March on Washington, found love with Walter Naegle. In the 1980s, Bayard adopted Walter to secure the legal bond marriage couldn’t offer. Years later, Walter recalls their life together and the quiet link between gay love and the civil rights struggle.

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Pick Up

2017 Drama, Romance

Jesse is a driver for Pick Up, a ride-sharing service in LA, who's fallen for a handsome passenger until he shares a secret that threatens to steer them both off course.

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Iridescence

2017 Drama, Musical

Logan is 16 and grieving his mother while living with his abusive father Vince, who shame on his son for being gay. Guided by his mother’s presence, Logan learns to accept himself and confront Vince. He chooses to stay alive and move forward, stronger than the words carved into him.

Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer

2017 Documentary

A documentary portrait of Brazilian ballet star Marcelo Gomes.

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Happy Birthday, Marsha!

2017 Drama

The story of extraordinary transgender rights activists, pioneers, and friends, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, in the hours before the Stonewall riots.

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Miles

2017 Drama

Three lifelong friends entangled in a complex love triangle embark on a transformative road trip that reshapes their destinies.

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Shape Up: Gay in the Black Barbershop

2017 Documentary

Sheds light on the vital role barbershops play within the black community while examining the often complicated relationship that black gay men have with these spaces.

Retablo

2017 Drama

Segundo Paucar dreams of following in his father's footsteps by becoming a master maker of traditional story boxes, determined to preserve his family's craft for future generations.

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Red Love

2017 Drama, Fantasy

Gaël is a fragile, somewhat lost boy, madly in love with Victor. Ever since Victor left him for a woman, he'd do anything to win him back. Driven by the excesses of adolescence, he goes to his house in the middle of the night.

Furious Desires

2017 Compilation

The many permutations of desire are on full display in this collection of 5 gay-themed short films.

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Polly

2017 Drama

When Jacob's ex-girlfriend Polly comes to visit, the pair can barely contain their excitement. Since their teenage days when they were an item, Jacob has long since been out of the closet and in a happy relationship with boyfriend Nicholas, so both he and Polly have a lot of catching up to do. Sure enough, Polly's visit extends into a long stay as the trio relish each other's company. However, all good things must, eventually, come to an end.

Boys on Film 16: Possession

2017 Compilation

Golden boys, desire, self-conscious dolls, chance encounters, vengeful creature, holiday romance, hidden sexuality - Boys on Film celebrates it's (not so) sweet 16 with astonishing selection of the latest international gay short films.

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Something About Alex

2017 Drama

A young teenager forms a strong bond with his older sister's boyfriend, and must grapple with the intensity of his emotions when the couple reveals their plans to move away.

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The Mess He Made

2017 Drama

A man spends 15 minutes waiting for the results of a Rapid HIV Test.

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Meet Up

2017 Drama, Thriller

Lured by the allure of weed and the prospect of a "good time," an emotionally deprived gay man offers an attractive stranger a ride home, oblivious to the unexpected twists the night will bring.

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Junito

2017 Drama

José realizes his son might be in danger, when he tries to help his gay neighbor, Junito, who is harassed and assaulted in his neighborhood.

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Assaut

2017 Comedy

Half-brothers Misi and Áron, skilled fencers with contrasting personalities, navigate sibling rivalry and jealousy when Misi joins Áron's team, stirring buried emotions and competitive tensions.

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Dylan Dylan

2017 Drama

Dylan, Yanis and Hugo's foster son, passed away a few months ago. The men struggle to understand each other's emotions and dealing with their loss seems impossible.

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Flower

2017 Documentary

Five models from Helix Studios are captured over the span of an evening, showcasing their genuine interactions and shared moments, both emotionally and physically, as they relish each other's company.

Guigo Offline

2017 Drama

Guigo is in love with Sabrina, with whom he exchanges messages through his cell phone. He is the son of separated parents. One day he and his friend Túlio travel to a fishery with their father, Roberto, and his friend, Paulo.

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Where’s Darren?

2017 Drama, Romance

Struggling with heartbreak and the sting of rejection, Darren fights to embrace his true self while navigating his complex desires and shifting sexuality.

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Trivial

2017 Drama, Romance

Valentin arrives to view a room for rent and is greeted by Renault and Pierre, two roommates whose relationship goes beyond friendship. When the house cat unexpectedly bites his hand, a simple moment of care turns into something far more charged. As one of the hosts steps away to find a tissue, the atmosphere shifts, and an undeniable tension takes hold, leaving everyone changed by the encounter.

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Cold Hands

2017 Drama

In an effort to make friends in high school, Lucas finds himself in a position that compromises his safety. In the aftermath, he realizes that the support he seeks is not guaranteed.

Gay Films from 2017

High Rocks

Dare and Truth

The Wild Boys

Burn Bridge

Bayard & Me

Pick Up

Iridescence

Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer

Happy Birthday, Marsha!

Miles

Shape Up: Gay in the Black Barbershop

Retablo

Red Love

Furious Desires

Polly

Boys on Film 16: Possession

Something About Alex

The Mess He Made

Meet Up

Junito

Assaut

Dylan Dylan

Flower

Guigo Offline

Where’s Darren?

Trivial

Cold Hands

2017 Collections

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