Gay Short Films

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The Naked Eye

2021 Horror

On a hot summer's night a young man sleeps naked. He suddenly discovers that he's not alone.

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Their Dreams of Lisbon

2016 Drama

Douglas is struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife Fiona and his gay son Neil in a car accident. One day, he sees a young gay man, Simon, at Edinburgh's Portobello Beach who looks strikingly like his dead son. Douglas becomes obsessed with the young man.

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The Mustache

2011 Drama

A young man awakens naked in a field, only to discover his cherished mustache has been stolen. Determined to reclaim it, he embarks on a search for the thief.

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Pleasure Boys

2018 Documentary

Muscles, roaring crowds and relentless attention. Is it ego or alter ego that drives the 'Pleasure Boys' strip troupe? Following the journeys of four male strippers, this documentary uncovers their motives and sacrifices while questioning the very idea of masculinity in today’s world.

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Deep Clean

2019 Comedy, Musical

Cleanliness is next to godliness. A celebration of objectophilia (the love of objects) and self-pleasure.

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Emmanuel In The Middle of The Desert

2019 Documentary

When pink nail polish chips away from digging in the soil, how can one experience a homosexuality that is both radical and rural? How can sexuality be reinvented in the middle of a desert?

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Two Guys in a Backyard

2011 Action, Comedy

A man puts his friendship on the line during a backyard sparring session.

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Leviticus 20:13

2023 Thriller

Damien, consumed by obsession, prowls the city at night in search of gay-friendly venues, driven by a lifetime of buried abuse. What follows is a violent ritual of revenge, both bloody and cathartic.

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Animal Kingdom

2016 Drama

The new smartphone-app Animal Kingdom has spread so much throughout society that verbal communication is now barely used. During a lonely night, a guy goes out seeking for a human connection, but in a world where everyone wears a mask it's difficult to separate reality from virtuality.

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You Deserve Everything

2016 Drama, Romance

A doctor's tentative romance with the hospital's Arabic interpreter is evolving into something deeper. But everything is not as it seems.

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Rubdown

2010 Comedy, Romance

Andrew is a 'secret shopper' who goes undercover at an exclusive spa to entrap a rogue masseur who may be straying from the company's modesty policy.

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Pete Can’t Play Basketball

2020 Comedy

In a world where all that matters is basketball, Pete can't play basketball.

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Flycatcher

2011 Drama, Romance

Natalia and Daniel travel to a Caribbean island to spend a romantic weekend. Once in Tijereto they have to share the house with Marlon, a writer who's been in the island for the past six months.

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The Main Event… in America

2011 Drama, Romance

An ambitious boxer from the Bronx finds himself torn between chasing a championship title, staying loyal to his family, and embracing an unexpected love that could change the course of his life forever.

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Valentine

2022 Drama

With gender and identity in flux, Corey and Mia struggle to redefine their relationship.

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My Thoughts Exactly

2022 Drama

A day in the lives of two gay men.

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Persona

2017 Drama

Dan, an introverted film student in his early twenties shares his personal experiences, intimate moments and feelings towards the emotional gratification he receives on gay dating app Grindr.

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The Blue Jersey

2023 Drama

Kris, an openly gay man, argues with his closeted boyfriend Scott about what color jersey he's gonna wear for a homecoming celebration. Will they support each other with their individual problems? Or let this break their connection.

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Pop!

2018 Drama

13-year-old Ty struggles to deal with his alcoholic father, school bullying, and his own sexuality.

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The Motorcycle

2025 Drama

During a sweltering summer in southern Italy, shy Luca is drawn to Valerio, an older boy obsessed with motorcycles. Their secret meetings fuel a desire that turns dangerous, forcing Luca to confront the thin line between attraction and harm.

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Big Boys Don’t Cry

2025 Drama

A scorching summer in a small village near Marseille. After a three-year absence, Lucas and his group of friends welcome back their best friend Hicham. This eagerly-awaited return quickly arouses conflicting emotions in the gang, but above all, new hopes in Lucas.

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Run Rabbit

2014 Drama

In a secluded park, a brief but electric connection between two young men sparks into a playful, almost childlike pursuit through the surrounding forest.

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A Year Without a Shadow

2025 Drama

After ending a decade-long relationship, Matías experiences a year of empty parties, disconnected intimacy, and conversations with the ghost of his ex. But in the chaos, he discovers that losing his shadow allows him to find a new light.

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Sailor

2014 Drama

Pedro finds himself drawn into a relationship unlike anything he has ever known. Johnny, a traveler from afar, drifts in and out of his life, caught in a restless cycle of leaving, staying, and returning.

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RAT!

2024 Comedy, Horror

When a disgruntled music journalist accuses a global pop star of queerbaiting, the singer's devoted fans descend on his remote cabin to wreak havoc and seek retribution.

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Tell Me Something I Don’t Know

2022 Comedy

On his 25th birthday, Cary brings his friends to the desert and requests one gift: for them to list everything they hate about him. A reckoning ensues.

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hopefulROMANTIC

2015 Musical, Romance

One man's emotional journey through love, heartbreak, and healing.

The Naked Eye

Their Dreams of Lisbon

The Mustache

Pleasure Boys

Deep Clean

Emmanuel In The Middle of The Desert

Two Guys in a Backyard

Leviticus 20:13

Animal Kingdom

You Deserve Everything

Rubdown

Pete Can’t Play Basketball

Flycatcher

The Main Event… in America

Valentine

My Thoughts Exactly

Persona

The Blue Jersey

Pop!

The Motorcycle

Big Boys Don’t Cry

Run Rabbit

A Year Without a Shadow

Sailor

RAT!

Tell Me Something I Don’t Know

hopefulROMANTIC

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