Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

2018 Drama

A young actor reflects on the correspondence with a deceased television star, exploring their unique bond and its lasting impact.

SHORT FILM

Juan Gabriel Is Dead

2018 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Best friends Beto and Daniel spend most of their time together. Daniel struggles with his gender identity just to hide his feelings for Beto. To be himself he has to overcome his fear by showing Beto what he truly feels.

Genesis

2018 Drama

Three teenagers are rocked by their first experiences of love amidst the chaos of youth. While their peers conform, they defiantly assert their freedom to love and be true to themselves.

The Happy Prince

2018 Drama

An untold glimpse into Oscar Wilde's final days, as he humorously observes his own tragic circumstances with ironic detachment.

SHORT FILM

Discretion

2015 Drama

Derek's picture-perfect life as a family man and college professor is compromised when he falls for Trysten, a handsome new student.

SHORT FILM

Gameboy

2014 Comedy, Drama

Hovering on the thin line between tomfoolery and mischief, four students create a mini-republic where they deem themselves superior to school, parents and rules.

Hard Paint

2018 Drama

Set in Brazil, a socially repressed young man finds liberation through online performances, exploring identity and expression amidst cultural constraints.

Socrates

2018 Drama

Following the sudden death of his mother, Socrates, a 15-year-old navigating the fringes of São Paulo's coastal life, must learn to fend for himself as he grapples with overwhelming grief.

SHORT FILM

Suspendu

2015 Drama, Musical

In an important classical dance conservatory, a boy falls while rehearsing. He injures himself, but it is the day of the exam, and he refuses to quit. He tries to face his dance partner and classmates, while convincing himself his body has no limits.

SHORT FILM

Spaceless

2024 Drama

Kan and Tul, two aspiring actors, cross paths at an audition. From that moment, their lives take a new turn as they grapple with their growing feelings for each other.

SHORT FILM

Samira

2016 Drama

Janosch, an interpreter, is called to help during a police deployment at the Port of Hamburg. A young African woman has barricaded herself in a container ship and threatens to commit suicide. In order to get her out, Janosch promises to help her, an offer which bears unexpected consequences.

Breakfast on Pluto

2005 Comedy, Drama

In the 1970s, a young trans woman, Patrick "Kitten" Braden, comes of age by leaving her Irish town for London, in part to look for her mother and in part because her gender identity is beyond the town's understanding.

SHORT FILM

Lonesome Bridge

2005 Drama

A gay college student stumbles into trouble when he falls in love with his homophobic suite mate.

Rocketman

2019 Drama, Musical

This musical fantasy chronicles Elton John's breakthrough years, from his prodigious talent at the Royal Academy of Music to his enduring partnership with Bernie Taupin, capturing the highs and lows of his transformative journey in the music industry.

Last Ferry

2019 Drama, Thriller

A young gay lawyer's journey to Fire Island for self-discovery takes a dangerous turn when he witnesses a murder while drugged. He seeks safety with a stranger who is entangled with the killer, forcing him to navigate a perilous web of deceit.

SHORT FILM

Eric & Oliver

2023 Romance

Eric, a family-focused introvert, and Oliver, a confident, easygoing, and empathetic young manl, find themselves falling in love as they navigate issues of acceptance within the queer community.

SHORT FILM

My Uncle’s Friend

2021 Documentary

Vicente's first love documented by his father's VHS camera.

Beats

2019 Comedy, Drama, Musical

In 1994 Scotland, two teenage boys, best friends trapped by circumstances beyond their control, gamble it all to attend an illegal rave, yearning for a night that could transform their mundane lives.

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The Male Gaze: Courage Under Fire

2026 Compilation

Whether it's finding the strength to speak truth to power, making a decision that will mark you as an outsider, or taking a risk that will expose a secret - these men and boys prove that sometimes courage is not learned. It is an instinct. A compilation of 5 gay short films.

Sequin in a Blue Room

2019 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A high schooler's obsession with a mysterious encounter leads to a relentless search on dating apps, blurring the lines between desire and reality.

SHORT FILM

Fragments

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A diverse group of characters in New Orleans navigate intersecting lives filled with adult talk and humor, challenging double standards and societal norms.

Matthias & Maxime

2019 Drama, Romance

Long-hidden emotions surface, casting a shadow over the tight-knit circle of friends navigating their late twenties.

The Male Gaze: Secrets and Lies

2025 Compilation

Escaping school bullies in Jerusalem, reconnecting with Dad in Indonesia, a missing baby at a drag show in Taiwan. All around the world, the language of telling lies and keeping secrets is common practice, but sometimes people's reasons for doing so may surprise you.

SHORT FILM

About Him: Suspect Behaviour

2016 Drama

Damien finds himself in comprising positions with his brothers best friend, Vincent.

SHORT FILM

Raro

2014 Drama

Facundo celebrates his 18th birthday with his schoolmates. Nico, his older brother, and Guille, his best friend, decide to surprise him by taking him to a brothel. From that day on, Facundo will have to decide what to do in the face of the attraction he feels for Guille.

SHORT FILM

Night Shift

2011 Horror

The dead of night. An empty shopping centre. Two strangers are destined to meet each other... and the mannequins.

NEW SHORT FILM

Gold and Rain

2026 Drama

Noa tries on a costume in private. When Robin enters, dressing becomes more than just clothing - Noa is revealing himself, unsure if Robin will notice.