Gay Films about Mental Health

The Gay Agenda 17

2022 Compilation

An anthology of gay short films featuring stories about desire, relationships, loneliness and connection, offering a varied look at the experiences and emotions of gay men.

The Gay Agenda 18

2022 Compilation

This collection of gay short films explores relationships, intimacy and personal discovery through stories about gay men finding, losing and searching for meaningful connections.

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

1975 Drama

In World War II Italy, four fascist libertines subject their victims to 120 days of torture.

The Gay Agenda 25

2023 Compilation

This anthology of gay short films brings together stories about relationships, desire, family, friendship and self-discovery, offering different perspectives on gay experiences.

SHORT FILM

What We Don’t Heal

2022 Drama

Trapped in a toxic relationship, Marcos discovers the effort it takes to heal and move forward.

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.

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.

Beastly Boyz

2006 Horror, Thriller

After a young woman is brutally murdered by a ruthless group of men, her estranged twin brother Travis turns to forbidden occult rituals in search of vengeance. Armed with dark forces and an unrelenting thirst for justice, he begins hunting down those responsible one by one.

Millionaire Man

2017 Drama

On his deathbed, a wealthy man looks back on the life changing mistake that made his fortune. After his mother's death, he was broke, grieving and close to homelessness until two strangers offered him an opportunity that changed everything.

SHORT FILM

Tandem

2011 Drama

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

Stranger Than Us

2020 Drama

Set along the Norfolk Coast, Tom and JD are two strangers whose paths cross one night. Over a weekend spent far from the outside world, they slowly reveal their hidden struggles, past wounds, and personal secrets. As their connection grows, they must discover whether their newfound feelings can survive the truths they uncover.

SHORT FILM

Pooh Bear

2023 Drama

A man leaves his husband, kids, and the earth.

SHORT FILM

Nomansland

2013 Drama, Romance

Portrays a raw depiction of love and forgiveness in the Danish gay underground, exploring the intersection of intimacy and emotional connection.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Brackish

2027 Drama

When Ben receives a goodbye text from his best friend, Jordan, he faces a race against time to save him from himself. The day after, the two confront their inner turmoil and buried feelings that may change their friendship forever.

SHORT FILM

All of Us at River’s End

2025 Drama

Lucas and his friends come together to mark the anniversary of a friend's death, but as the drinks flow and old accusations resurface, unresolved tensions threaten to tear the group apart.

SHORT FILM

Her Boy

2017 Drama

A young man finds himself face to face with a life changing decision when his mother refuses to accept him for who he is.

Ruben Guthrie

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The story of one man not only battling the bottle, but the city that won't let him put it down.

SHORT FILM

Tim and the Fluteboy

2018 Drama

To come out of the closet, you first have to enter.

The Fall of ’55

2006 Documentary

In 1955 and 1956, Boise, Idaho was swept up in a moral panic after three men were arrested for having sex with teenage boys. Although investigators claimed a vast child sex ring existed, none was ever found. The investigation charged 16 men, drew national attention, and left lasting scars on the community.

SHORT FILM

Tshuva

2024 Drama

Following his brother's suicide, Avihu encounters a mesmerizing transgender woman who is a vivid mirror image of his brother. Together they embark on a transformative journey, compelling Avihu to confront his deep loss.

SHORT FILM

The Night Belongs to Children

2017 Documentary

A filmmaker reflects on his lifelong struggle with anorexia nervosa, from childhood through adolescence, and explores his complex relationship with food as an adult.

SHORT FILM

Call Me a Ghost

2017 Drama, Romance

A supernatural being offers an unexpected encounter for a depressed protagonist, blending fear, desire, and introspection in the unknown.

Dutch Touch

2023 Compilation

A compilation of 4 noteworthy gay-themed short films by Anthony Schatteman.

Fire and Smoke

2021 Drama

he life of Stefano and his new friends is made difficult by a small group of bullies who torment the most fragile pupils in the school, especially Dino, who is a young gay man very close to Silvana. The group of friends understands that only their union can bring them strength, but is this bond enough to prevent things spiraling into tragedy?

SHORT FILM

Gigolo

2005 Drama

A young, attractive Arab man becomes entranced by the glamorous but superficial world of Paris's international jet set.

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

daMNaged

2002 Drama, Thriller

When a guy's reflection escapes from his mirror, he gains a whole new perspective on his concerns about his appearance.