Gay Films Featuring Brief Encounters

The Dutch Boys

2021 Compilation

Come and explore a thoroughly Dutch view on life and love in these five exciting short films from the Netherlands.

Furious Desires

2017 Compilation

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

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.

Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You

2022 Compilation

A compilation of stories depicting various aspects of gay relationships among men.

The Male Gaze: Hide and Seek

2021 Compilation

Five short films prove that once desire is ignited, nothing stays the same. In London, a one-night-stand between two strangers becomes something more. Two old friends play master and submissive at an Italian beach.

SHORT FILM

Poz

2016 Drama

A troubled young man, navigating his identity as a "twunk," embarks on a self-destructive journey in search of answers to his troubles and to secure his sister's unwavering support.

The Male Gaze: Celluloid Dreams

2021 Compilation

A compilation of 7 timeless stories portrays the nature of gay relationships between men from the 1980s to the present.

The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin

2023 Compilation

From a swimming pool in Brazil to the back seat of a car in Germany via an apartment in the early hours of the morning where three men dance to the beat of wild passions, here are four stories about the marks that can be left when skin touches skin.

The French Boys 4

2022 Compilation

Thirsty one night stands, heartfelt rooftop confessions and a ménage à trois that explodes with hilarious results.

Boys on Film 24: Happy Endings

2024 Compilation

A stunning collection of 11 gay short films.

SHORT FILM

Underwater

2015 Drama

Jonathan faces bullying at a British swimming school.

SHORT FILM

Hearts and Hotel Rooms

2007 Drama, Romance

Brian and Jimmy navigate their separate paths after a transformative night, questioning their future together.

The Male Gaze: French Connection

2024 Compilation

Five stories from France about a love left unsaid on the soccer field, a third invite to an intimate chat, a fast-approaching farewell, and a friendship that evolves into something complicated.

The Houseboy

2007 Drama, Romance

Ricky, grappling with online meets and substance abuse, contemplates suicide until an unexpected connection with another boy sparks hope and new perspectives on life.

Johan

1976 Drama

Philipe recreates memories with Johan during the summer of 1975.

Taxi to the Toilet

1980 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Frank, balancing his public-school teaching with a hidden nightlife seeking anonymous intimacy, navigates a turbulent relationship with Bernd amid conflicting desires for stability and adventure.

SHORT FILM

My Loneliness Is Killing Me

2018 Drama

When Elliott invites the primal Jack to his apartment for a late-night rendezvous, he unexpectedly discovers a deep, emotional bond between them.

David Searching

1997 Drama, Romance

A young gay man embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

SHORT FILM

You Are Different

2018 Thriller

Geovane, a novice serial killer, discovers an unexpected connection with a new victim.

Latin Boys Go to Hell

1997 Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance

An openly gay Latin boy's hormones surge when his cousin Angel arrives for an extended stay. Together, they explore the young and dangerous gay scene in the Latin neighborhood.

Hard

1998 Drama, Thriller

Rookie detective Raymond Fates and his seasoned partner, Tom Ellis, battle an indifferent police department while hunting a serial killer targeting young men.

SHORT FILM

Arrangement

2019 Drama, Romance

A regular hookup between two men takes an unexpected turn due to a revealing conversation, unraveling deeper desires and emotional complexities in their casual relationship.

SHORT FILM

Half-Share

2011 Comedy, Drama

Freshly single, Mac heads to Fire Island for a summer adventure with eccentric housemates on the mythical Island of Misfit Boys, where he navigates newfound friendships and personal growth.

Leaving Metropolis

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A famous painter disrupts a young couple's marriage, creating an emotional triangle.

SHORT FILM

Chaud

2024 Drama

After an initial pent-up arrangement via a hook-up app, awkwardness and shyness threaten to derail an at first promising sexual encounter... however all is not lost, as the evening develops into something more.

NEW

Almost Us

2026 Comedy, Romance

A passionate one-night stand between a carefree community organizer and a closeted real estate developer ignites a battle over a Phoenix cultural center-and forces them to confront love, identity, and legacy.

COMING SOON

Ancestors

2026 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A young man’s search for a missing friend in 1980s London.