Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

The Invisible Thread

2022 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A teenage boy, raised by two fathers, begins filming a documentary about his family, only to encounter a surprising twist that changes his perspective on his own life.

We’re Both Grooms

2022 Comedy, Romance

It's the wedding day of Seto Ryosuke, an elementary school teacher, and Aikawa Mizuki, a lemon farmer.

SHORT FILM

Benny’s Gym

2007 Drama, Romance

Alfred, a victim of bullying, unexpectedly befriends Benny, his tormentor. As their friendship grows in secrecy, Benny's lessons in retaliation take an unexpected turn when Alfred teaches him valuable lessons in empathy and forgiveness.

SHORT FILM

Broken

2013 Drama

Jason is an ordinary teenager whose life revolves around skateboarding until a gay couple moves in next door. Drawn to his new neighbors, he begins to question his assumptions, setting him on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

SHORT FILM

Wandering Clouds

2014 Musical, Romance

They dance in the water. They are like wandering clouds. But not for a homophobic spectator.

SHORT FILM

Orizaba’s Peak

2017 Comedy

In a bistro, a conversation between friends reveals latent prejudices and assumptions about sexuality, sparking revelations and misunderstandings that challenge their perceptions of freedom and identity.

The Racoon

2016 Drama, Romance

Xiao An and Mao Cai, dorm mates brought together by a mix-up with their bed sheets, quickly form a bond that deepens with every encounter. When Mao Cai asks Xiao An to be his “little brother”, Xiao An agrees, though his feelings reach far beyond brotherhood.

Japan Japan

2007 Drama

Imri, a young, handsome ex-soldier from the Israeli countryside, now lives in Tel Aviv with plans to move to Japan. In a lackadaisical purgatory, he hangs out with his roommate, does a poor job at work and looks for love and sex - often unsure of the difference. Like many guys in their early twenties, Imri is dealing with adult challenges while behaving in a juvenile manner, just waiting for that defining event that will make him a man.

Maestro

2023 Drama, Musical, Romance

Chronicles the lifelong relationship of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.

All Nudity Shall Be Punished

1973 Drama

A wealthy young man's encounter sparks conflicting emotions of attraction and repulsion.

Another Movie of Love

2011 Drama, Romance

Childhood friends Diego and Sebastián reunite in summer for a journey of intense friendship, exploring life's meaning through nights of drinking, weed, and street adventures.

SHORT FILM

Blood Out of a Stone

2018 Romance

A young man's boundaries are pushed when he embarks on an unconventional date.

Boys Life

1995 Compilation

Each of the three short films in this collection presents a young gay man at the threshold of adulthood.

Boys Life 2

1997 Compilation

A feature-length compilation composed of four short films about gay men.

Boys Life 3

2000 Compilation

Consists of five short films, each telling a story related to gay life, identity, and sexuality.

Boys Life 4

2003 Compilation

A collection of short films about modern gay life.

Boys on Film 4: Protect Me from What I Want

2010 Compilation

Unexpected encounters can bring about a happy ending, but is the risk always worth taking?

SHORT FILM

Hit Astray

2023 Drama

In the summer of 2008, Santi enjoys a carefree life with his hometown friends, growing increasingly infatuated with his best friend, Dylan. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, Santi is forced to confront his sense of reality and grapple with self-acceptance.

Boys Briefs

1999 Compilation

Compilation of six gay short films.

Boys Briefs 5: Schoolboys

2008 Compilation

The short film compilation series concludes with six outstanding films focused on school and college-age youth.

Boys on Film 1: Hard Love

2009 Compilation

Features numerous award-winning short films that deal with all aspects of gay life.

The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts

2021 Compilation

Five award-winning short films from across the globe that delve into heart-pumping escapades varying from the intimate to the ultra-violent. The night has never looked so inviting.

Boys on Film X

2013 Compilation

The tenth volume in the world’s most successful short film series.

Boys on Film 18: Heroes

2018 Compilation

Ten uplifting and powerful tales recounting the lives of everyday heroes with no special powers except striving for their own identities and fighting for the right for us all to be ourselves.

Boys on Film 13: Trick & Treat

2015 Compilation

10 award winning short films, exploring relationships, dark desires and confronting hidden secrets.

COMING SOON

Emi

2025 Drama

At 18, Emi begins searching for independence, finding freedom through his job at a motorcycle repair shop under the guidance of the tough but caring Rodolfo. While his parents see him drifting through Buenos Aires on his bike and spending time with his boyfriend, Emi is chasing answers about his past. Haunted by a distant memory, he starts uncovering the mystery of the biological parents who gave him up at birth.

Boys on Film 17: Love is the Drug

2017 Compilation

Explore hidden desires on a sleepover, fall in love with the handyman and be seduced by a stranger on the beach.