Gay Short Films

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Not Me

2018 Drama

Based on true events, a food runner's commitment to service tests his resilience as he navigates a compromising situation, staying true to himself amidst external pressures.

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Staccato

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young laborer at a stately manor in 19th-century Ireland navigates a secret romance with intense consequences.

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Safe

2016 Drama

The wear and tear of the love between Víctor and Hugo over three years, told in five mornings

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Practically Gay

2025 Drama, Romance

Paige and Brent are in a happy, apparently heteronormative relationship. They invite Alex, whose boyfriend Sean has just broken up with him at a family wedding, to go for a night swim in their pool. Over the course of the evening, Alex learns some surprising truths about his friends, which just may give Alex the confidence he needs to put his own truth back out into the world.

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Brookton Hollow

2010 Fantasy, Romance

An ethereal tale set on a farm follows an isolated teenage boy whose only friend is his cow until a mysterious boy appears, luring him into the night and altering their lives.

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Virginity

2015 Documentary

If I could, I would be young again - just to be able to do more than I did when I was little.

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Two Black Boys in Paradise

2025 Animation

Eden and Dula are two Black boys on a journey of self-acceptance. Their love for each other, and their refusal to hide it, lands them in a paradise free from shame and judgement. Based on the poem by Dean Atta.

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Doorman

2006 Drama, Romance

A Latino doorman's unraveling begins after a turbulent affair with a privileged resident.

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Jamie

2016 Drama, Romance

Jamie, navigating the awkward terrain of his first romance, crosses paths with Ben one lazy Sunday, sparking an unexpected afternoon together.

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Arrival

2016 Animation

Through enchanting animation, a young boy's personal journey of self-discovery strains his connection with his mother across the miles.

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Dino at the Beach

2022 Drama, Romance

Dino plans to relax and catch some sun on the beach until Sebastian, a stranger, arrives on the island. They spend an amorous afternoon together, but each interprets their encounter differently.

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Pre-Drink

2017 Drama

Alexe, a young trans woman, and Carl, a gay man, have been inseparable best friends for years. One evening, their friendship takes a surprising turn, leaving Alexe unsettled, as they decide to sleep together for the first time.

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Lost Angel

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Stranded at the beginning of his US vacation, a young Dutch tourist finds unexpected help from a surprising stranger.

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Escapade

2014 Drama

Two boys facing troubled home lives flee to Berlin, seeking escape and new beginnings amidst the vibrant cityscape.

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It Gets Better

2014 Drama, Romance

Adam, a closeted athlete, and Pierre, an openly gay boy, navigate peer pressure and acceptance.

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Open Relationship

2014 Comedy, Romance

Oscar and Sergio, in a five-year relationship, contemplate opening it up, sparking a day of unexpected decisions and conversations.

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The Bareback Issue

2011 Documentary

Frank interviews with men who practice unsafe intimacy, their actual experiences, habits, thoughts and feelings

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The Watch

2008 Comedy, Drama

Pablo offers Javier a ride and a sleepover, leading to a night of unexpected intimacy and self-discovery as they navigate their evolving relationship amidst familial dynamics and personal revelations.

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Why Did You Invite Me to Your Wedding

2025 Drama

When Kevin Atwater gets a bizarre invitation out of the blue from an old friend, he’s met with tumultuous feelings of past love, heartbreak, and grief. Inspired by the true story told in Atwater's acclaimed song of the same title

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17

2022 Drama

A 17-year-old boy, unable to find intimacy at school or home, turns to a gay hook-up app in search of connection.

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The Ducks’ Migration

2012 Drama, Romance

Follow the friendship of Jeremy and Alphonse in Brooklyn, exploring their unique obsessions and the transient nature of connections as they seek personal discovery.

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Home from the Gym

2014 Drama

A man returns home, removes his sweaty clothes, and reflects on his life.

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Mbodiment

2015 Documentary

Let's change the conversation in the changing room.

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Beautiful Bitch

2010 Comedy

Cédric embarks on a journey across Paris prompted by a voicemail from his mother, navigating obstacles and reflections on his life as a night worker.

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Putting on the Dish

2015 Comedy, Drama

In 1960s London, two gay men discuss life, love, and societal challenges in Polari, highlighting the struggles and camaraderie of the era.

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Steam

2009 Drama, Romance

Two men find themselves trapped in a steam room, their promising encounter turning into a claustrophobic struggle to find an exit.

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I’m Not Gay

2020 Comedy

After recently breaking up with their girlfriends, Marko and David settle in to watch a movie, only to discover it contains gay scenes. As awkward reactions give way to honest questions, hidden desires, and relentless denial, the evening takes an unexpected turn that forces both young men to confront feelings they've spent far too long avoiding.

All Gay Short Films

Not Me

Staccato

Safe

Practically Gay

Brookton Hollow

Virginity

Two Black Boys in Paradise

Doorman

Jamie

Arrival

Dino at the Beach

Pre-Drink

Lost Angel

Escapade

It Gets Better

Open Relationship

The Bareback Issue

The Watch

Why Did You Invite Me to Your Wedding

17

The Ducks’ Migration

Home from the Gym

Mbodiment

Beautiful Bitch

Putting on the Dish

Steam

I’m Not Gay

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