Short Films
For decades, LGBTQ+ film festivals have offered amazing short films that rarely have a chance to break out to larger audiences. We're deeply proud of the fact that we have one of the largest collections of gay-themed short films anywhere in the world. Scour out selection below and take a chance on some emerging talents in the gay film world.
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Give
Movie + 1 extra
Adam, a contemporary composer-pianist, and Patrick, a classical singer, were brought together by their musical talents. Once their love crescendos, however, Adam is forced to process his feelings of loss and betrayal the only way he knows how. Writer, director and composer Kenya Gillespie infuses...
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Center Lights
Movie + 1 extra
As night falls, a lonely young man clad only in a pair of white briefs watches the busy city streets from his apartment balcony... all while secretly pining for the alluring man who lives next door. An experimental 7-minute short film from Argentine writer-director Cristian Franco-Tuñon, 'Center ...
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The Repetition
Movie + 1 extra
Daniel must decide whether to continue numbing himself or finally let go of the addictions that torment him. When an alluring, but unwanted visitor arrives at his door, he's given a stark reminder of the demons he's been trying to escape. This hard-hitting short film from writer-director Tania Ka...
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Chemsex
Movie
From writer-director Daniel Porto, this short film takes us inside a drug-fueled orgy in Brazil, showing both the allure and the dangers associated with chemically-altered sexual encounters. Sexually-frank, deliberately provocative and surprisingly funny, 'Chemsex' doesn't offer up much in the wa...
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Boyfriends
Movie + 1 extra
Boyfriends Billy and Kevin reunite after a long time apart. Kissing leads to an intense, albeit clumsy sex scene that ends with profound declarations of love. We soon learn, however, that this relationship is not what it seems. A sexy and thought-provoking short from director C.J. Arellano, 'Boyf...
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Night Disclosure
Movie + 1 extra
When Marc, a young real estate agent, celebrates his latest big sale over a nightcap with Tom, his married boss, they end up crossing a line and wading into some dangerous waters. From screenwriter Hamish Downie and director A.J. Mattioli, 'Night Disclosure' is a sexy 13-minute short that packs s...
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Far From Water
Movie
During a trip to the beach, two young male friends share an intimate encounter and are forced to examine the future of their relationship. With minimal dialog and only a 5-minute running time, prolific short film director Josh Cox manages to pack a ton of emotion into this evocative and gorgeousl...
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Sacrament
Movie + 1 extra
Set in the 1950s, 'Sacrament' follows two men who share a forbidden romance during a camping trip outside of their religious hometown. What follows is a dark night of the soul as they reconcile their faith and their true desires. Gorgeously shot in black and white, this provocative 9-minute short...
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Bubble Gum
Movie + 1 extra
Shooting in black and white, writer-director Karina Grinstein pays tribute to classic silent films while giving them a modern spin with this clever 12-minute romance. David, a single young man, can't help but notice happy couples everywhere he looks, but has yet to find his own perfect match. Whe...
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Go Crazy With Crazy
Movie + 1 extra
While vying for the lead role in a provocative indie film, a young gay actor is asked to partake in an unusual audition process. When he discovers something fishy about the director, he attends the audition to set the record straight and send an unforgettable message about the consequences of cat...
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Hole
Movie + 1 extra
A middle-aged disabled man yearns for an intimate connection, but finds his disability a constant barrier to his emotional and sexual needs. With no other options, he turns to his handsome caregiver for relief. An unflinchingly honest, award-winning short from Canadian writer-director Martin Edra...
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Wayne
Movie
A profoundly emotional short film from writer-director Mario Galarreta, 'Wayne' follows an elderly farmer who is suffering from dementia. His thoughts take him back to a specific time in his youth, when he fell into forbidden love with a ranch hand named Ron. In the middle of the night, desperate...
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Velvet
Movie + 1 extra
After getting stood up by a potential date, pouty Marcus catches the attention of Ben, the confident transgender bartender. Once the pair are alone, Ben uses his charm and positivity to coax Marcus out of his shell. From co-directors Juliana Antoninus and Damon Beirne, ‘Velvet’ is a heartfelt sho...
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The Black Widow
Movie
A student stumbles upon a strange theater where reality begins to morph with the disturbing images on screen. Consumed with thoughts of sadomasochism, murder and gay sex, our protagonist finds himself trapped between fear and arousal as he looks to make his escape. From debut co-directors Fiume a...
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Conditional Desire
Movie
Ahmed and Salma are masquerading as a married, heterosexual couple. With secret lovers representing their true identities, they navigate emotional challenges, questioning the sacrifices they have made to preserve their secret. This award-winning short film from Tunisian director Houcem Slouli exp...
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(Un)Free Will - The Dogsitter
Movie + 1 extra
Though they appear to be opposites, straight-laced Hunter and his messy dog-sitter Alex clearly have feelings for one another. If only their guardian angels, who happen to be bickering former lovers, could get out of their way. Prepare to have your spirits lifted with this clever 24-minute comedy...
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Thank You, Places
Movie + 1 extra
Actors Grant and Jimmy fell for one another while working on a dreadful community theater play. Now that Grant has dumped Jimmy before the play’s run has ended, they have to find a way to make it through a performance without killing one another. ‘Thank You, Places’ is a love letter to theater, q...
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The Touching
Movie
Brothers David and Marek share a secret borne of their mutual self-discovery. When their experimentation crosses the limits of brotherly love, it creates a distressing rift in their relationship. Shot in black and white, this mesmerizing coming-of-age short from Czech writer-director Dominik Györ...
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That Dark Day
Movie + 1 extra
A profoundly emotional, award-winning 29-minute drama from Brazilian writer-director Daniel Guarda, ‘That Dark Day’ follows Fábio, a young trans caregiver who is mourning the end of a recent love affair. When he starts working for Louise, an elderly, terminally ill patient, their relationship mat...
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Havana
Movie + 1 extra
Living in Cuba in the 1970s, closeted immigration officer Antonio earns money on the side by selling illegal visas at exorbitant prices. When his secret boyfriend arrives seeking a visa of his own, it becomes clear that Antonio is not the only one keeping secrets. An exceptionally well-made short...
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One Like Him
Movie + 1 extra
A Jordanian man must find a way to tell his childhood friend and first love the truth about what happened twenty years ago – when a single moment changed both of their lives. Rooted in love and framed within a queer, Arab lens, this award-winning 16-minute short from director Caitlin French McLeo...
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Two-Headed Calves
Movie
A torrential downpour breaks out in the middle of Johannes and Marie’s outdoor wedding… and that turns out to be the least of their problems. When the groom finally confesses to the bride that he is gay, the day takes some increasingly strange turns. A 29-minute short from German director Benjami...
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Casa De Bonecas
Movie + 1 extra
Young bodies fuse and ooze in this delirious audiovisual freak-out. Like a mix of John Waters and David Lynch, this experimental – and experiential – short film follows three scantly-clad queer performance artists as they descend into a trippy rabbit hole of madness – a dark, wet place where the ...