Gay Short Films

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Decoding Alan Turing

2009 Documentary

The story of Alan Turing, the Cambridge mathematician whose groundbreaking work shaped modern computing and whose codebreaking at Bletchley Park helped defeat the Nazis. Hailed as a war hero yet later persecuted for his homosexuality, his life ended under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind both brilliance and tragedy.

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Boy

2015 Drama, Fantasy

The ghost of a young boy explores the world on the anniversary of his death, encountering both familiar places and unexpected revelations.

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Waking Up in Vegas

2023 Drama

Yael is at the beginning of puberty and is searching for his own identity between his virile big brother and his queer best friend Aaron. In the process, he not only questions himself, but also endangers his friendship with Aaron.

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You Can Stay Over (If You Want)

2023 Drama

If Alex sleeps over, he’ll have to tell his hookup something strange about himself that's always been a dealbreaker.

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Seven Minutes

2026 Drama, Romance

Two longtime friends are unexpectedly paired during a party game, forcing them to confront a curiosity neither of them saw coming

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Lip Crush

2026 Romance

A playful YouTube scent challenge between best friends Tyler and Oliver unexpectedly brings hidden romantic feelings to the surface.

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Do People Think We’re Gay?

2025 Comedy, Romance

In Michigan, two male friends cling to a closeness that feels deeper than either is willing to admit. While the world reads the signs clearly, they remain the last to realize what their bond has already become.

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Me and the Pool Boy

2010 Drama

Guilherme is drawn to his closest friend but cannot bring himself to confess. Searching online, he finds a hidden path that lets him explore his desire from a distance, even if it brings new risks.

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If You Could Only Be You

2015 Drama

A father and son are both at a crossroads with their sexuality.

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Undefeated

2020 Drama

A young gay boxer fights to break tired stereotypes and reach the professional ring. As he pushes toward his dream, he uncovers deeper truths about himself, but he begins to wonder if the cost of success might be more than he can carry.

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You Before Me

2018 Drama

A young man goes to desperate lengths to win back his boyfriend after their relationship falls apart.

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Dominant Species

2019 Sci-Fi

10 aliens in human host bodies learning how to be men.

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Camchat

2014 Drama

A look at online sexual encounters and relationships through one young man's interactions.

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Matias and Jeronimo

2015 Drama

Matías and Jerónimo have known each other a long time. Their friendship is a mix of fun and desire, but everything changes the night they go to the carnival and they see how a group of hooligans beat a gay dancer.

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White Chocolate and Baby Monkeys

2019 Drama, Romance

Two men in London find themselves unexpectedly drawn to each other.

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Restore

2021 Sci-Fi

In an apocalyptic world, the last man alive uses holographic technology to recreate the moment he first told his partner he loved him, clinging to the memory as his only companion.

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Ovo

2012 Drama

As a fascist party rises, Laurent flees the country. On the path that leads him to exile, he recalls the striking events that led him to abandon everything.

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The Spirit God Gave Us

2022 Drama

It follows two queer boys as they form a unique bond while they work as ushers at their Baptist church.

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Checoslovaquia

2022 Drama

Diego secretly spies on local trans women. One day, he catches Pedro doing the same and an intimate bond is formed.

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The Dependent Variables

2022 Romance

In a dark theatre, Pietro and Tommaso share a first kiss that leads to divergent expectations when the lights come on.

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Little Taiko Boy

2010 Musical

Set in Tokyo, this film blends traditional Japanese taiko drumming with queer themes, featuring encounters in urban settings under the guidance of a drag Amaterasu Omikami.

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The Dead Boys’ Club

1992 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Toby, wearing the shoes of his cousin's deceased lover, experiences visions of New York's pre-AIDS gay scene, grappling with newfound confidence and identity amidst lingering grief.

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Pray for Us

2019 Drama

In a desolate supermarket, a religious woman's peaceful evening is interrupted by the sudden arrival of three punks, who are running away from the police and hiding something much more valuable than money.

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Whifflebat

2025 Drama

Adrian’s life is unraveling - his rental was denied, he’s avoiding his mother’s calls, and he’s nursing a black eye. At a year-end party, lost in booze and unread messages, he struggles to face reality: his mother’s offer of help, his uncertain future, and the boy he can’t stop thinking about.

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The Pass

2022 Drama

On holiday, Ben rejects advances from a man named Sam to visit a private beach called The Pass. There, he meets Christopher, whose repressed desires lead to aggression, leaving Ben fearful as he tries to navigate the situation.

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The Tree House

2016 Drama

Through a whole summer, four teenagers gather illegally on a military zone to build themselves a hut. But school will soon begin again... and the golden days of cabin building are coming to an end.

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Signage

2007 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A man named Lex confronts his receding hairline and aging insecurities when he meets a young deaf man, prompting reflections on youth, desire, and societal expectations.

Decoding Alan Turing

Boy

Waking Up in Vegas

You Can Stay Over (If You Want)

Seven Minutes

Lip Crush

Do People Think We’re Gay?

Me and the Pool Boy

If You Could Only Be You

Undefeated

You Before Me

Dominant Species

Camchat

Matias and Jeronimo

White Chocolate and Baby Monkeys

Restore

Ovo

The Spirit God Gave Us

Checoslovaquia

The Dependent Variables

Little Taiko Boy

The Dead Boys’ Club

Pray for Us

Whifflebat

The Pass

The Tree House

Signage

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