Gay Films about Loneliness - Gay Films Matter

Soulbound

2011 Drama, Romance

Gil is a 20 year old young man that questions himself and the world. He is an orphan, raised by his aunt Leila and his uncle César. His lifestyle is fulfilled by his guitar, poetry and alcohol, generating a family war that causes Gil to run away from home causing him to leave behind all his belongings, security and the only love that he had till then, the love of his aunt Leila. With his guitar on his back, without a destiny, money or the support of friends, Gil meets Otávio, a music producer that will change his destiny forever.

The Gay Agenda 15

2022 Compilation

This anthology of gay short films brings together stories of love, desire, relationships and self-discovery, exploring both fleeting encounters and deeper emotional connections.

The Gay Agenda 20

2022 Compilation

An anthology of gay short films exploring love, desire, relationships and unexpected encounters, bringing together stories that range from intimate and emotional to unusual and thought-provoking.

SHORT FILM

Ouroboros

2020 Drama

Tells the story of a feminine gay man who wants to end his infinite loneliness by using a dating app, but not a single user expressed their interest in him.

The Gay Agenda 29

2024 Compilation

A collection of gay short films exploring love, desire, relationships and self-discovery, with each story offering its own perspective on attraction and emotional connection.

SHORT FILM

Discreet Only

2023 Drama

After a short time of talking through the app, Lev invites Jao to a meetup for them to finally see each other.

Do I Sound Gay?

2014 Documentary

A documentary about the stereotype of the gay voice.

Juliette & Roméo

2024 Drama, Romance

A poignant, insight into the painful world of Romeo, emotionally distraught by social anxiety, progressing to isolation and panic attacks. Enter Eliot, who opens a new chapter in his life with formidable consequences.

SHORT FILM

5pm Seaside

2022 Drama

On his 40th birthday, Nikos, a solitary truck driver, arrives on a remote beach. He's there to meet his former military buddy Christos, whom he hasn't seen for many years.

SHORT FILM

Tandem

2011 Drama

About love, lust, and psychology through two timelines of a passionate gay relationship.

The Gay Agenda 34

2025 Compilation

A collection of gay short films exploring love, desire, relationships and vulnerability, with stories that offer different perspectives on attraction, connection and gay experiences.

SHORT FILM

I Scream Your Name

2015 Comedy, Drama

Living in a retirement home, Nicolas struggles with growing loneliness and the monotony of daily life. Seeking comfort through anonymous phone companionship, his routine is unexpectedly transformed when a new resident named Daniel arrives, opening the door to an unlikely connection.

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The Gay Agenda 39

2026 Compilation

An anthology of gay short films bringing together stories exploring attraction, romance, desire and connection, offering a fresh collection of contemporary gay life.

SHORT FILM

Two Amongst Many

2022 Drama, Romance

An outbreak has Esteban confined at home and separated from Alan. From his rooftop bedroom, he tries to maintain their relationship through video calls, but the isolation seems endless and reality catches up with them.

SHORT FILM

XaveMePlease

2019 Drama

Down-and-out Xavier seizes an opportunity with an older man on a lonely night in New York City.

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Now It’s Different

2025 Drama, Romance

A writer feels lost in the chaos of city life, he pours his heart into a love letter meant for someone special, someone he's never truly met. As he writes, he confronts his own regrets and dreams, hoping to rekindle the spark of romance.

SHORT FILM

Wait it Out

2018 Comedy, Romance

A self-proclaimed 'anti-bully' faces his high-school bully on a blind date, challenging his perceptions of bullying, victimhood, and role models.

SHORT FILM

Alex and the Handyman

2017 Comedy

Alex, a young boy living in a mansion, becomes infatuated with Jared, the brooding handyman. Determined to win Jared's attention, Alex embarks on playful antics to bridge the gap between their

SHORT FILM

Forest Dreaming

2013 Drama

In a parallel world, the paths of four men briefly intersect before drifting apart again. After spending the night together, He Sen and Lin Feng awaken from the same dream - one remembers it as a vision of love, while the other is left haunted by an inevitable goodbye.

SHORT FILM

Alone Forever

2010 Comedy, Romance

Single and searching for love in San Francisco, Oliver begins to suspect that his newest tattoo has somehow cursed his dating life. As one disappointing encounter follows another, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea that the ink on his skin may be shaping his fate, forcing him to question whether he's destined to remain alone.

SHORT FILM

Diary Room

2020 Drama

Fresh from finishing as runner-up on the summer hit Big Brother, Sam uses his reality TV winnings to take a spontaneous solo trip to England. Along the way, a series of unexpected encounters with strangers forces him to confront the darker truths he exposed to the nation on television.

SHORT FILM

Between Here and Now

2018 Drama, Romance

Tony, an Italian visitor, encounters Oscar in a Copenhagen bar. What begins as a casual encounter evolves into a complex relationship, as the two men forge a delicate friendship rooted in shared solitude.

The Affair

2010 Drama

An ex-seminarian slash communist runs a hotel in Baguio. He then meets a handsome upcoming lawyer. A once-a-year trip to Baguio by the lawyer and conversations with the hotel owner develop into an affair which encompasses decades of socio-political changes in the country.

SHORT FILM

Henry

2008 Drama

An overweight gay Asian man masquerades as a woman to meet an attractive straight.

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His Guy Thursday

2019 Comedy

Jim, recently single, thinks he’s arranged a casual hookup, only to discover his ex Matteo has catfished him in a bid to reenter his life.

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Incomplete

2023 Drama

A lonely gay man wanders through New York City, yearning for a romance that never was.

Bright Colors and Bold Patterns

2018 Comedy

Josh and Brennan are about to get married in Palm Springs on a lovely Saturday afternoon. However, the night before becomes a drunken, drug-fueled riot, because their friend Gerry has arrived, furious that their invitation says "Please refrain from wearing bright colors or bold patterns". In the struggle for equality, what do we really want? What do we lose?