Discover gay movies and short films released in 2018, featuring gay films from around the world across drama, romance, comedy, thriller and more. You can also find out where to watch these films.
This film explores the complexities of intimacy beyond coming out, highlighting the challenges and misunderstandings in navigating personal comfort in intimate relationships.
SHORT FILM
The Movie We Are Going To See
2018
Drama
I already know what movie we are going to see.
SHORT FILM
Bodies of Water
2018
Drama
It's 1982, Marsh is 24 years old, and he struggles with a tormenting secret. One night, he crosses paths with Rivers, a stranger so striking that Marsh is instantly smitten. Marsh pursues Rivers until an opportunity presents itself for him to take the boldest risk of his life.
Half Brother
2018
Drama
Sandra's mother has been missing for days. Disoriented and without money, she asks Jorge, her distant half brother, for help, but after recording a homophobic aggression, he is being threatened to not release the images.
SHORT FILM
Boy oh Boy
2018
Musical
Venturing away from the city, a close-knit group of friends retreats to a lakeside campsite nestled deep within the woods. Amidst the crackling campfire and the vast expanse of the night sky, underlying tensions simmer to the surface.
SHORT FILM
Angel of Anywhere
2018
Comedy
A compassionate adult performer takes on the role of therapist for the diverse array of troubled patrons and colleagues who frequent the bustling Anywhere Bar.
SHORT FILM
Tadpole
2018
Drama
Chris takes a risk that alters his friendship with Alex forever, exploring newfound feelings in a moment of vulnerability.
SHORT FILM
Kid Fish
2018
Drama
Hugo and Ernesto's encounter in a cave evolves into a complex love affair, as Hugo navigates his deepening feelings while Ernesto remains entangled with another woman.
SHORT FILM
Open Mic
2018
Drama, Musical, Romance
A young homeless man, disillusioned with his life, identity, and music, forms a connection that compels him to confront each of these challenges head-on.
SHORT FILM
The Shit!: An Opera
2018
Comedy, Musical
After taking the biggest sh*t of his life, Frankie is inspired to successfully bottom for the first time.
SHORT FILM
Candie Boy
2018
Comedy
Leone has recently received a good mark at school and now he knows very well what to ask to his parents as gift: the pink dressed doll 'Candie'.
SHORT FILM
Spiral
2018
Drama, Thriller
Karim's quest to find Dan before a trip to Argentina uncovers hidden truths, testing their relationship against personal secrets and unspoken fears.
SHORT FILM
Poster Boy
2018
Drama, Thriller
When the victim of a violent hate attack joins a gay gun club, he finds himself caught between two rival gay rights activists seeking to manipulate his story for their own agendas - one the club's charismatic leader, the other his domineering partner.
SHORT FILM
Coming of Age
2018
Drama, Romance
After an intimate encounter, a stark generational divide emerges between two men navigating the complexities of trust in an era defined by open marriages and casual hookups.
SHORT FILM
#Ourlives: A Piece of Policy
2018
Drama
Looks at trans identities and the Gender Recognition Act through visuals and spoken word poetry.
The Skin of the Teeth
2018
Drama, Thriller
After his date takes a shocking turn, a man is plunged into a surreal interrogation of just who and what he is.
SHORT FILM
A Different Time
2018
Drama, Romance
Against the backdrop of the American South in the 1960s, three lives become intertwined as each person discovers that love can take unexpected forms in a time shaped by prejudice, tradition, and change.
SHORT FILM
Sweat
2018
Drama
When Mullen opened the door to let in Christen, he believed he was simply helping out a friend of a friend who needed a short break.
SHORT FILM
Tell Me How
2018
Drama, Romance
As Matt initiates a romantic relationship with Damien, they both embark on a tumultuous journey to defend their love, questioning whether it will ultimately be reciprocated.
SHORT FILM
First Clue
2018
Comedy
While on a summerhouse trip with his friends, Horace is having his first homosexual feelings towards Lucas; His mind interprets those feelings as a total system collapse. The trip starts to take over the rules of reality, as the world, from Horace's point of view, stops making any sense.
SHORT FILM
Starman from Heaven
2018
Musical, Romance
Aspiring singer songwriter, Eddie Queens, pursues the career of his dreams and accepts his sexuality along the way.
SHORT FILM
Boytime
2018
Drama
A man describes his process.
SHORT FILM
The Gay Rub: A Documentary
2018
Documentary
Documents Steven Reigns' project dedicated to gathering rubbings from LGBTQ historical markers, signs, tombstones, cenotaphs, plaques, and monuments.
SHORT FILM
Plant Intelligence II
2018
Drama
A performance art video where plants and nudity intertwine, evoking a primal connection between the human body and the natural world.
SHORT FILM
Some More
2018
Romance
Burned out by city life, Dong-su retreats to the countryside - only to injure his leg on the road. He's taken in by the reserved In-pyo, and a quiet tension grows between them. They're unsure of their feelings, but the connection is impossible to ignore.
SHORT FILM
Chaos Toad
2018
Fantasy
Stuck living as a full-time carer for his distant mother, Andy receives a surprise intervention from his fabulous imaginary childhood friend, Arabella Sparkle. On a mission to bring light into Andy's dingy existence, Arabella soon finds out that this is no mean feat!
Church & State
2018
Documentary
An inexperienced gay rights activist and a small Salt Lake City law firm take on Utah's ban on same sex marriage, sparking a legal battle that would reshape the country. Along the way, the film explores the influence of the Mormon Church in state politics and the divisions within the gay community that nearly threatened a landmark victory.