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The Son of a Thousand Men

2025 Drama

In a coastal village, a solitary fisherman longing for a child of his own becomes captivated by a mysterious glow. The light pulls him toward the hidden lives of those around him, slowly uncovering secrets that have been kept beneath the surface for years.

Young Hunter

2020 Drama

A teenager, desperate to experience a connection with another man, falls into the trap of a manipulative and exploitative adulter entertainment scheme.

SHORT FILM

Haus

2018 Comedy, Drama

Makai is a young homeless gay boy staying on his friend Trevon’s couch. As they get ready for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is pushed to face his disapproving older brother. Wanting an escape from the turmoil at home, he stands his ground when the community he has grown to love comes under threat.

Jesus

2016 Drama

Eighteen year old Jesús lives in Santiago with his strict father. His days drift between drugs, casual hookups and performing in a K pop style boy band with friends. One night, a drunken attack on a young gay man spirals out of control, leaving the victim near death and forcing Jesús to confront the weight of what he has done and the consequences that follow.

Bonus Track

2023 Comedy

An aspiring musician teams up with a rock star's son to win a school talent show.

SHORT FILM

Some Fleeting Romance

2017 Romance

As Bruno becomes entangled with Guilherme, an older man leading a seemingly stable life, he begins to question if that path aligns with his own aspirations.

Fairyland

2025 Drama

A young girl recounts growing up in San Francisco in the '70s and '80s with her gay dad.

In Ashes

2025 Drama

A young gay man is trying to get over the heartbreak of his first love. Looking for meaningful connections through dating apps, he goes through a whirlwind of experiences, passion and obsession on a journey to find new love, and himself.

SHORT FILM

Malibu Soda

2023 Drama

In this flashy universe, a gay young man, struggling to feel confident in his body, latches onto personalities he deems perfect; one of them being a manufactured pop star.

SHORT FILM

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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Lip Crush

2026 Romance

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

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

The Pleasure Is Mine

2024 Drama

Antonio wanders the streets of Buenos Aires in search of money and intimacy. The magnetism he exerts on the people who cross his path allows him to steal and cheat them.

SHORT FILM

You Before Me

2018 Drama

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

SHORT FILM

Camchat

2014 Drama

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

SHORT FILM

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.

Beyto

2020 Drama

Beyto, a talented swimmer, faces a life-changing romance with his coach Mike, challenging societal norms and personal expectations in a story of love and identity.

SHORT FILM

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.

The Boy Foretold by the Stars

2020 Romance

Two high school boys find each other with the help of a fortune-teller at a school retreat, navigating love and destiny amidst teenage friendships and revelations.

SHORT FILM

Checoslovaquia

2022 Drama

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

SHORT FILM

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.

Saezuru Tori Wa Habatakanai: The Clouds Gather

2020 Animation, Drama, Romance

Yashiro is the president of the Shinseikai Enterprise. He leads a double life as a deviant and a masochist. Doumeki Chikara comes to work as a bodyguard for Yashiro. They begin an affair of two men with songs in their hearts.

Coming Out

2015 Comedy, Documentary

Following a series of gay teen suicides, a closeted student confronts his repressed sexuality in search of acceptance from his family, community, and himself.

Potato Dreams of America

2021 Comedy, Drama

The story centers on a young gay boy growing up in the Soviet Union, alongside his mother who is a mail-order bride. Together, they embark on a daring journey to escape to America.

You Are My Sunshine

2021 Drama, Romance

Tom and Joe's lifelong romance unfolds from their humble beginnings in the 1970s to their poignant final days, navigating societal changes and personal challenges in a testament to enduring love and devotion.

SHORT FILM

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.