Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

SHORT FILM

October

2018 Drama

A taciturn Ugandan teen writes a poem to help articulate their true feelings.

Feeling Randy

2024 Comedy

In the midst of family confusion, Randy goes on a road trip with his school friends to discover his sexuality in the 1970s.

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Out!

2020 Comedy, Drama

A young man comes out to his highly strung mother over dinner, sparking an honest conversation that balances generational prejudice and acceptance.

Sunflower

2023 Drama

In the working-class suburbs of Melbourne, a teenager grapples with understanding and embracing his sexuality.

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Traces Two

2012 Drama, Romance

Two friends move to Rio de Janeiro and begin to perceive each other better through daily and close coexistence, which shows signs of new possibilities for affection and rapprochement.

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Autumn

2024 Drama

Sixteen year old Adam is forced into a conversion therapy facility by his mother. Haunted by fantasies and memories he cannot silence, he struggles with shame desire and the pressure to deny who he is.

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The Wilding

2012 Drama, Romance

Juvenile inmate Malcolm faces a tough decision between securing parole and protecting his beloved inside the system.

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Chavo

2023 Drama

Tommy's grill is a meeting place for the Romani community. Here a motley crew of people gather to eat and talk. When a young man visits the restaurant one evening, rumors begin to spread and Tommy is forced to revisit traumatic memories.

Rotting in the Sun

2023 Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

Sebastián Silva is detached from life, struggling to succeed in the art world and habitually taking ketamine. When he meets social media influencer Jordan Firstman at a nudist beach, the two discuss collaborating, but fate has other plans.

Beauty

2011 Drama

A closeted husband and father, grappling with middle-aged discontent, becomes fixated on his friend's attractive college-age son, leading to a pivotal incident that changes everything.

The Male Gaze: Three’s Company

2021 Compilation

Six different gay relationships face the dilemma of having a third party and the group dymanics at play.

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Adorable

2018 Animation

A young man sets out on a personal journey, exploring his sexuality and finding his place within the gay community.

The Male Gaze: First Kiss

2018 Compilation

From regret to introspection, a compilation of festival award-winning short films that look at relationships between men.

The Teacher

2020 Drama

Natalio is a passionate teacher. When Juani, a friend, comes to live in the town, the inhabitants confirm the rumors about him being gay. The parents of his students do not approve the teacher's behavior with another man and harass the principal so that Natalio does not continue to lead the classroom.

Boys on Film 15: Time & Tied

2016 Compilation

A series of nine short films dealing with the varied experiences of gay men.

Boys on Film 20: Heaven Can Wait

2020 Compilation

Celebrate 20 years of 'Boys on Film' with the finest of gay short cinema.

SHORT FILM

Suburb Able to Love

2022 Drama

Jordan is a young man from the projects and rough neighborhoods. He leads an ordinary life until the day he’s forced to confront his feelings. In fact, Jordan is gay - a life that’s unthinkable in the world he comes from.

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Mars

2021 Drama

Amid the harsh, macho culture of his workplace, Leon’s carefully guarded identity begins to unravel when he meets his literary idol, the openly gay writer Martin McAllen. Their encounter forces Leon to face the truth about who he is and what he’s been hiding.

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Beirut Dreams in Colour

2022 Documentary

Middle Eastern queer activists, including the band Mashrou' Leila, fight repression with resistance

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Amor

2013 Drama, Romance

A young sculptor befriends a heterosexual couple, secretly harboring feelings for the man. Consumed by unspoken desire, his jealousy deepens until it spirals toward a devastating tragedy.

Downriver

2015 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Although a young man is accused of drowning a little boy and is placed in juvenile detention, he has little memory of the event. Now, out on parole, he searches for answers that may give a grieving mother closure.

NEW SHORT FILM

The Kiss

2026 Drama

Two amateur actors, guilty of homophobic acts, face their first gay kiss in the middle of shooting a student short film. Soon they will discover their past, the guilt and the search for redemption will make them try a romantic and passionate kiss.

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I Am Not Afraid

2022 Drama, Romance

Misha and Philip have shared an unbreakable bond since childhood, but everything changes when Philip's family moves away. As distance begins to reshape their relationship, the carefree games and memories they once cherished give way to confusing emotions neither of them expected.

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For Them

2025 Drama

On the eve of a career defining gallery fundraiser, a 55 year old gay painter is haunted by memories of abuse, addiction and lost love as dreams and reality begin to merge.

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An Unexpected Dealer

2014 Comedy, Drama

Alex’s parents begin to suspect he is hiding something from them, but the truth turns out to be far different from what they imagined.

The Male Gaze: Wandering Hearts

2026 Compilation

Are we destined to make the same mistakes in life? Is my teacher attracted to me? Is this more than just a one-night stand? Will my family forgive me? What does the future hold? For these lost souls questioning their paths in life, there are a multitude of answers. A collection of 6 short films.

Genesis

2018 Drama

Three teenagers are shaken up by their first loves in the turmoil of their youth. At a time when others are conforming, they stand their ground and assert their right to love and be free.