An eight-minute short film from Swedish director Jimi Vall Peterson, 'Sleepover' follows close friends Emil and Adam. After a night at the movies, Emil decides he is going to crash at Adam’s place. As the two share a double bed, Emil’s unspoken feelings for Adam begin to test the boundaries of th...

Two strangers meet for a casual hookup, but a special feeling grows between them. Too afraid to follow their hearts, Marcello and Herman decide to play a game using mystical dice to determine their fate. As years go by, they keep on playing, all while the conflict between their desire to be toget...

A tense and erotically-charged 10-minute short from Mexican writer-director David Barba, 'Bésame' (Kiss Me) follows a mischievous teen boy as he explores an empty beach house... not expecting to get caught by the object of his desire.

When best friends and soccer teammates Reiner and Yosvani share a furtive kiss, they are barely able to contain their pent-up desire. As their romance soon intensifies, they find constant challenges living in their unforgiving Havana neighborhood – a place from which they both long to escape. 'Th...

Based on the popular "Boys Love" series, 'Gameboys: The Movie' follows gamers turned lovers Cairo and Gavreel. What begins as a romantic holiday for the young couple becomes an unexpected test of their relationship as they face the reality that their future together will be difficult. After defyi...

Love, hate, desire and jealousy come between a young gay couple in this stylish 17-minute short film from Italian director Federico Mottica. 'Pure' follows Andrea and Fabrizio, two men who begin questioning the certainties of their long-term relationship – and whether or not any loving feelings s...

Shot in one continuous five-minute take, 'Coming To' follows the true story of a young man who wakes up from a meth relapse. As he searches for a bathroom and slowly puts together the pieces of how he got there, he begins to face a difficult decision about where he's going next.

Set in 1973 and inspired by true events, 'Wild About Harry' follows the havoc wreaked in a teen girl’s life when she discovers that her widowed father is gay. Alternately comic and tragic and anchored by an impressive ensemble cast, the film captures both the freedoms and the homophobia of the ti...

Yannick is a reserved man who lives in an apartment above his mother Monique. The pair have created a banal day-to-day existence, trapped inside a bubble where the boundaries of their relationship are often confused. When Monique discovers that Yannick has a rich and intense private life to which...

Reeling from a bitter breakup, gay single father Santiago is also facing the impending departure of his daughter Laila. As the fear of being alone threatens to swallow him whole, his behavior becomes increasingly erratic. Over the course of a chaotic summer, divided between Argentina and Brazil, ...

'Gurl' is a 20-minute musical fantasy with a surprisingly tender love story at its heart. Infamous Māori Drag Queen Carmen “Gurl” finally accepts her true-self when she falls in love with a fading rugby star on an ill-fated New Zealand night in 1975.

'HAM: A Musical Memoir' captures Sam Harris's critically acclaimed, multiple-award winning live stage show in which Harris plays himself at various ages as well as ten other characters. After being discovered on Star Search, fame ensued for Harris - Broadway, TV, platinum records, Carnegie Hall. ...

Ranchlands is a beautiful and touching drama about an urbane, yet lost gay man who returns to his estranged Christian family to care for his ailing brother - and finds romance with a queer ranch hand. But a family secret soon threatens to complicate his journey of healing.

A 15-minute drama from New Zealand, 'Sparrow' tells the story of a small boy who is teased because he believes he can fly. When a family myth about his war veteran grandfather is exposed, he discovers the strength to stand up to his bullies in an unusual way.

Based on real events, this triumphant comedy-drama follows two coal miners – and secret lovers – who spend their holiday at a quirky bed and breakfast by the sea. The film offers up a portrayal of working-class gay men and the women who supported them during a time when homosexuality was still a ...

Set in a small town in rural Argentina, 'The Religious' is a 20-minute short film that follows the suffocating relationship between an overprotective mother and her son – all while he maintains a secret love affair with another boy from the town.

When three friends take a road trip to the Mojave Desert, their complicated relationships are pushed to the absolute breaking point as the group encounters a reclusive, murderous cult.

Inspired by various different languages of photography, this short film follows shy and discreet photographer Beto Pêgo, who has always used his camera to hide in the crowd. Here, he looks deep into the mirror and gives life to the extravagant and narcissistic drag queen, Betina Polaroid.

A graduate student kidnaps two homophobic high-school bullies to use as her subjects in an experiment performed at the bottom of an empty swimming pool. From writer-director Anderson Cowan, 'Groupers' explores homophobia, mob mentality, gentrification and the current epidemic that is immediate gr...

The newest film based on the web series, 'Another Coffeehouse Chronicles Movie' is the second installment in a tender, funny and beloved new franchise – featuring character-driven vignettes which take a look at the lives of LGBTQ+ people as they date and hook up in Los Angeles.

A tale of identity and coming-of-age, 'Intrinsic Moral Evil' follows three dancers who play with the viewer’s perception and expectations. The layered story gradually develops, revealing its last secrets just before the end credits – and inviting the audience to make their own interpretation.

From director and star Alex Liu, 'A Sexplanation' is a comedic documentary about the unusual search for love, connection and family acceptance. Like many Americans raised in the 1990s, Alex’s sex education left much to be desired. Now in his 30s, he sets out to get answers – talking to psychologi...

Filmed in Auckland, New Zealand back in 1988, this romantic gay classic from director Garth Maxwell has recently been restored in 2K. The film follows an astronomy-obsessed neurotic who meets a handsome Italian man with an enormous appetite for life. 'Beyond Gravit'y is a joyous celebration of th...

An overeager teen and his eccentric mother hope an extracurricular scene rehearsal will reveal the sexuality of his mysterious drama class crush. 'Making a Scene' is the newest film from Jono Mitchell and Madison Hatfield, the collaborators behind the Dekkoo-originals 'Max', 'If I’m Good', and 'T...

A man who finds himself deep in the throes of a break-up meets another man for a passionate night in Los Angeles that will keep them forever connected. 'Of Hearts and Castles' is a stylish and sensual new short drama from writer-director Ruben Navarro.

A young man deals with the loss of his abusive father by taking advice from a charming, dangerous stranger who teaches him about life, sex and fighting back. Sherri Shepherd co-stars in this tense drama from writer-director Barry Jay.

A short drama from Pakistan, 'Next Scene' follows a tension that arises between an actor and a director. The actor, Ali, is starring in the director’s new film as a man who is questioning his sexuality. While the director attempts to perfect Ali’s work, he unconsciously opens up an emotional can ...

In her new documentary, award-winning Swiss filmmaker Daniela Ambrosoli shows what it means to raise children as a gay couple. The film follows four different families, including famous ballet dancer John Lam and his husband John Ruggieri, as they talk about the challenges, joys and inspirations ...

Jose considers David the man of his dreams, but when he suddenly breaks up with him after eight years together, Jose starts to question everything he once held true. Haunted by memories of their past relationship, Jose begins to realize that things were never as ideal as he once believed.

After a heated training match with the team, 12-year-olds Viggo and Noel go home to challenge each other’s limits and masculinity. A sudden stop to an innocent game questions what a male friendship is allowed to be in this acclaimed short film from Swedish director Christian Zetterberg.

Set in the Netherlands in 1970, this short film takes place during the national commemoration of Remembrance Day. Two men attempt to make a statement against gay discrimination, but in the moments before and after the incident, their doubt, fear and firm beliefs becomes entirely clear.

This award-winning documentary explores the lives and untimely passings of Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean, two Black gay men who died from meth overdoses at the home of West Hollywood politico and convicted killer Ed Buck. The film examines the crimes and offers a cautionary tale in the hopes that...

Teacher Antek Liebmann moves to the French countryside in an attempt to leave his former life in Germany behind. He soon gets a job and finds himself in a new relationship. But the strange energy of a nearby artist’s residency – and an unexpected visitor from Germany – make him realize he cannot ...

A clever dark comedy short from Iranian director Alireza Mohammadi, 'And Just Two More' follows one man’s increasingly bizarre attempts to get his lover included in a new census. The only problem is that his lover just happens to be a male mannequin.

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After being reprimanded by his church for supporting a gay teen, a youth pastor is ordered to take two weeks off to consider his actions and his impact on their strict conservative community. He decides to hit the road, questioning his faith and even his own sexu...

Young rent boy Javi arrives at his local bathhouse in search of work, but finds an unexpected romance… and murder! A modern, gay re-imagining of 'The Phantom of the Opera', this colorful new musical celebrates the exuberant joys of the male body with stunning dance numbers, cheeky lyrics and a fa...

This frenetic 9-minute comedy-drama from French director Robert Ly follows lovers Damien and Francois. The pair have finally decided to come out of the closet and announce themselves as a couple... but no one really believes them. Is it because they don’t look "gay enough?"

When Delia gets pregnant by Joe, her best friend – who just happens to be gay – it shakes up the dynamic of their close-knit circle of friends. Sean Maher and Mark Cirillo lead a terrific cast in this smart and sexy indie comedy drama from director J.C. Falcon.

A man is hired by a woman as a special gift for her husband in this sexy and provocative 18-minute short film from co-writer/star Luiz Felipe Bianchini and director Daniel Wierman.

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A gay couple from Japan finds their life together taking unexpected turns when they meet a young woman who asks for their help with artificial insemination. Made in 2001, this family drama from director Ryosuke Hashiguchi was selected for the Directors' Fortnight...

A fleeting encounter between two young men with opposing views on love proves that, like a plum, the sweetest relationships turn bitter too soon. A sexy and thought-provoking short film by writer-director Blake Snawder.

From Rodrigo Bellott, the acclaimed writer-director behind 'Tu Me Manques', this emotional 31-minute short film follows a young German-Bolivian Mennonite who, looking for love, freedom and acceptance in the big city, risks his life to escape the confines of his strict religious community.

A young gay man embarks on an unusual first date in an attempt to take control of his past. This 10-minute short film from writer-director Tom Wright examines trauma and its deep traces.

Two young men experience the pain of separation and broken hearts after an unexpected breakup during a restless Chicago summer. Writer-director Chris Birkmeier’s 'In Bloom' is an intelligent and heartfelt examination of modern gay relationships.

Made in 1993 by short filmmaker Reid Waterer, 'The Kiss on the Cliff' follows two teen boys, best friends Mark and Steve. When the two share a moment of unexpected romance, it sends ripples of tension through their lives, challenging the ideas they have of themselves and their relationship.

For voice over artist Daniel, life in London is one long ride of demanding client calls and awkward Grindr hook-ups. When his mother vis its from the United States, he is finally forced to re-evaluate how authentically he is living his life. A 23-minute comedy short from director Sam Peter Jackson.

22-year-old David has it all. He’s young, hot and he just got accepted into the prestigious dance school of his dreams. But he has a secret: for two years he’s been sleeping with his sister’s husband, Jules. After an argument between the two lovers, David throws himself into a one-night stand wit...

In this 18-minute drama from actor turned writer-director Adam DeCarlo, a young man finds that he must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship when his former lover turns up on his doorstep uninvited.

Set in 1982, this raunchy gay comedy follows a Texas University student looking to act on his all-consuming sex fantasies. He seeks out the openly gay student on campus... and an unexpected romance soon ensues.

An intense short film from Spanish co-directors Osama Chami and Enrique Gimeno, 'Young Diego' tells the story of a young gay man who is planning to have his first encounter with a stranger. The short earned great acclaim at film festivals all over the world.

Based on a diary of the filmmaker’s personal love stories, and told in the form of a tale from "One Thousand and One Nights," this contemporary queer musical gives us a glimpse into the sensual experiences of gay Egyptian men, telling their stories with humor, tenderness and wit. With gorgeous co...

A Russian cosmonaut awakens on an ISS space module after an accident. His attention is soon caught by several knocks that seem to be coming from outside the ship. Has someone arrived to welcome him... or is this all just happening in his head?

From acclaimed author Dennis Cooper and co-director Zac Farley, 'Like Cattle Towards Glow' is an edgy anthology film consisting of five independent, thematically and emotionally interconnected scenes. The film offers a complex, intimate, strangely serene, wide-ranging and always challenging explo...

Based on a Spanish stage play, 'Isaac' follows two childhood friends who formed an intense relationship as teenagers. Though they went their separate ways, they reunite as adults and find that their passion is still intact. From there, a game of mutual dependencies begins to play out – one in whi...

In this poetic short film from Greece, two strangers meet for the first time at an old gas station. One has stopped to gas up his bike, while the other is just stranded. Lacking any money to get home, the stranded man will try to sell the biker something unusual: the distance that separates them ...

A provocative new Spanish short film from co-directors Osama Chami and Enrique Gimeno, 'According to Mateo' follows two boyfriends who get into a heated argument and end up in unexpected encounters with other men.

After meeting for a sexual encounter, Jess and James set off on a spontaneous road trip across rural Argentina to reunite with Jess’ estranged brother. On their journey, they confront strange occurrences and engage in a ménage atrois that brings them closer.

A young man meets his date at a nightclub through an online app. They soon find themselves lost in a moment of passion on the dance floor. As they wander into the street, they come across a fortune-teller who kindly offers them a free reading of their future. This brief encounter soon leads the y...

Andreas and Stefan lead a happy life together in a beautiful old house in Vienna's vineyards with their beloved tomcat Moses. During an unexpected and inexplicable outburst of violence, they find that their entire relationship has suddenly been shaken up – and everything they thought they knew ab...

Jay, a 13-year-old Taiwanese boy, is fascinated by his toned and athletic older brother. In order to get close to him, Jay feigns an interest in basketball so that his brother will practice with him. Steadily, Jay’s fascination develops into an attraction – one with which Jay is forced to reconci...