Gay Films about First Experiences

Cobalt Blue

2022 Drama, Romance

When a brother and sister fall in love with the same man, their traditional Marathi family is torn apart.

Dance of the 41

2020 Drama

In the late 1800s, Ignacio de la Torre wed the daughter of Mexico's president, Porfirio Díaz. While navigating the conventional realm of politics, Ignacio secretly participated in an underground society, leading a life of hidden duality.

SHORT FILM

Silverlake Afternoon

2018 Comedy

Michael, at 33, has never been with another man. His first experience promises to be awkward yet unexpectedly fulfilling.

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.

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?

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 13: Trick & Treat

2015 Compilation

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

Boys on Film 3: American Boy

2009 Compilation

Gay short films from the East Coast to the West Coast prove there's more to American boys than meets the eye.

Boys Briefs 2

2002 Compilation

The sequel to Boys Briefs, the highly successful compilation of six outstanding short films about gay first love.

SHORT FILM

Tengo sitio

2020 Thriller

Kevin visits Leo after the two connect through a dating app. While Kevin is quiet and uncertain, Leo is far more confident with casual hookups. As the night unfolds, Leo begins to develop feelings that go beyond what Kevin expected.

SHORT FILM

Too Difficult

2023 Drama

At 26, Eloy looks back on the experiences that first shaped his understanding of love, desire, and identity in his hometown. As memories blend with reflection, he retraces the defining moments and personal stories that have left a lasting mark on his life.

SHORT FILM

Amen

2010 Drama, Romance

Follows an engaged gay man as he struggles with the conflict between his sexuality and the condemnation he faces from his religious community, forcing him to confront faith, and identity.

Nate & Margaret

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Nate is nineteen. Margaret is fifty-two. Their odd, quirky, totally working friendship gets rattled when Nate gets his first boyfriend, who drives him away from Margaret as she tries to pursue a life as a stand-up comedian.

Boys Life 5

2006 Compilation

The fifth instalment of the Boys Life series, showcasing 4 gay-themed short films.

Straight Out

2003 Documentary

Nine Icelandic gay teenagers open up about their experiences, dealing with exclusion, seuality, finding community, and facing self-hatred and suicidal thoughts. Their stories highlight the universal aspects of being gay.

Green Green

2012 Drama

A naval paramedic invites a young computer engineer and aspiring pilot to his hangar, sparking a night of revelation and ambivalent intrigue.

Shed My Skin

2015 Drama

Milan, discovering his homosexuality, faces familial and personal turmoil as he embraces his true self, navigating the complexities of acceptance and identity.

SHORT FILM

Nuclear Family

2020 Drama, Romance

Jules seeks his first love amidst a chaotic summer, navigating challenges posed by his eccentric mother.

The Wedding

2018 Drama, Romance

Rami, a young Muslim man, is gearing up for his wedding with Sara, all the while secretly exploring his queer sexuality, constrained by a strict religious and cultural background.

SHORT FILM

Sergeant Garcia

2000 Drama, Romance

A boy meets a stern sergeant in the 1970s, sparking a unique bond.

SHORT FILM

Mimo

2022 Drama

Two 18-year-old boys, Tomas, and Ales travel through the Czech countryside with an unordinary business plan. Who has ever thought about renovating and renting out an old WWII bunker? However, a small joke causes unexpected emotional turmoil. And so before making their dreams come true, they are forced to reconsider the true nature of their relationship... squeezed into one sleeping bag.

Big Time Adolescence

2019 Comedy, Drama

A suburban teenager navigates coming of age under the destructive influence of his aimless college dropout best friend.

Another Love Story

1986 Drama, Romance

A dynamic young man falls for his own boss, a married businessman with two children.

A Matter of Trust

2022 Drama

The lives of five unrelated people - a husband, a doctor, a wife, a student, and a young daughter - are turned upside-down with irreversible consequences.

SHORT FILM

At Lucy’s Last Night

2023 Drama, Romance

Two recent college grads - one gay, one straight - wrestle with the aftermath of an intimate encounter while a strange and inexplicable phenomenon creeps up in the background.