Gay Films with a Rural Setting

SHORT FILM

Evil Twins

2017 Horror, Musical, Thriller

Two twin brothers share an unbreakable bond, but one is drawn to an easy afternoon by the river with his friends. When an unexpected crisis erupts, he is forced to make a choice that will test his loyalty, torn between standing by his companions or protecting his brother.

I Saw the Sun

2009 Drama

In the southeast region of Turkey, the Altun family lives in a small mountainside village plagued by a 25-year war that makes their daily lives a hellish struggle. As the war intensifies, the family is forced to migrate west to the city of Istanbul.

The Power of the Dog

2021 Drama

Phil Burbank, a charismatic rancher, strikes fear and awe in his circle. His world shifts when his brother introduces a new wife and son, leading Phil to confront his capacity for love amidst torment and transformation.

SHORT FILM

Erik Blood: Chase the Clouds

2016 Musical

A group of gay men are forced into a so called conversion therapy camp. Set to Erik Blood’s track Chase the Clouds from the album Lost in Slow Motion.

The Immensity

2023 Drama

Antonio and Paolina, a brother and sister, spend the final days of their terminally ill friend Giacomo’s life with him at a remote country house.

SHORT FILM

The Cure

2023 Drama

17-year-old Renal is brought to a sex worker by his uncle to prove his masculinity to his patriarchal father.

Desire: The Short Films of Ohm

2019 Compilation

A collection of stories about desire, decency, and deceit from filmmaker Ohm Phanphiroj.

Single All the Way

2021 Comedy, Drama, Romance

To avoid family scrutiny over his single status, Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pretend they're in a relationship during the holidays, leading to unexpected consequences.

Don Filipo

2021 Horror, Thriller

A young nurse faces fear in a rural Philippine town gripped by mysterious disappearances.

SHORT FILM

Apayauq

2023 Documentary

Apayauq Reitan's journey of gender, mental health, and purpose on her way to become the first out transgender woman to complete the legendary Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska.

Bittersweet Waters

2019 Drama

A young man living in rural Mexico loves in secret. In order to live truthfully, he must overcome his mother, his lover's fiancée, and the traditional community that surrounds him.

SHORT FILM

Strangers on a Beach

2025 Thriller

San Francisco, 1983. A mysterious killer is hunting gay men, but Calvin is only drawn to the chance of kissing the handsome stranger.

Narrow Path to Happiness

2023 Documentary

A young gay Romani couple from a remote Hungarian village has an almost impossible dream: creating a musical film based on their lives.

Boys Life 2

1997 Compilation

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

Boys Life 4

2003 Compilation

A collection of short films about modern gay life.

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 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 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.

Defying Gravity

1997 Drama, Romance

Griff faces a dilemma when his superficial relationship with his boyfriend takes a serious turn after a gay bashing incident.

Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia

2012 Compilation

A mix of ten UK-based short films from scorching new British talent that depict LGBT characters in situations both funny and heart-rending, definitive and unique.

Boys on Film 2: In Too Deep

2009 Compilation

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

Boys on Film 11: We Are Animals

2014 Compilation

A series of eight short films dealing with the varied experiences of gay men and boys.

Boys on Film 6: Pacific Rim

2011 Compilation

Boys On Film goes down under to bring a fresh batch of funny and touching tales courtesy of our Aussie and Kiwi cousins, while from the USA and Hawaii to Singapore via Korea several more stories of men falling in love round out the collection.

Boys on Film 12: Confession

2014 Compilation

Repentance is futile. In the latest collection of gay short films Boys on Film expose private lives, uncover secrets and present a choice - to conceal or to confess?

A Balloon’s Landing

2024 Drama

Hong Kong writer Tian Yu and Taipei gangster Xiang set out to find the Bay of Whales, uncovering surprises and forming strong bonds along the way.

Big Rage

2024 Action, Thriller

The fight to reconcile one's past while navigating a future shaped by unexpected love and loyalties unfolds in the ecological disaster know as the Salton Sea.