Still pining for his ex-boyfriend, an aloof filmmaker travels to a festival in Normandy to present his experimental feature debut. The only person keen on seeing it, however, is the local theater's young projectionist... who becomes increasingly smitten with the handsome director. This rom-com fr...

When they suddenly lose their apartment, best friends Ben and Jordan attempt to live 'rent free,' setting out on a tragicomic journey across the couches, floors and guest rooms of their friends while desperately trying to save up money to move to New York City. Made with effortless humor and a ta...

Florio and Jesse have lived together as lovers for over 45 years. When same-sex marriage is legalized, a small, glittering wedding follows. Entering marriage in their eighties, the two men offer up a profound statement and a testament to hope... all done with the utmost courage and love in this m...

The beats never cease in this trans-led documentary that transports viewers directly to the pulsating heart of the vibrant ballroom scene in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Directed by locally-immersed artists Juru and Vitã, 'This is Ballroom' propels viewers into a sizzling and stimulating expe...

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Streetwise hustler Antonio wanders Buenos Aires in search of money and sex, taking lovers to bed and stealing from them as they sleep. Only his tempestuous mother provides the force that may one day push him to seek out a brand-new life. 'The Pleasure is Mine' is a searing...

After being separated for millennia, Lucifer invites Archangel Michael to a seemingly innocent game of chess, which becomes a personal meditation on the nature of good and evil, the love they once shared and their ultimate place in the world. From director Piotr Szkopiak, 'Two Knights' is a short...

West Hollywood disco Studio One was more than just a nightclub, it was a mecca for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts. An insightful documentary about a revolutionary time in LGBTQ+ history, 'Studio One Forever' examines the untold story of an iconic American venue,...

A hard-working Polish immigrant and the charismatic son of a wealthy business owner fall into a complicated romance within the walls of a fish factory in Norway. A heartfelt romantic drama from the frozen shores of Scandinavia, 'Norwegian Dream' thoughtfully explores themes of cultural alienation...

Produced in partnership with the UK-based charity Switchboard LGBTQ, 'The Call' follows a prospective university student struggling with their sexuality who calls Switchboard for advice and connection at three crucial moments. With each phone call, we see them take steps on their own personal jou...

The years-long friendship between two pre-teen boys in a small Icelandic village is threatened when they strike up romantic relationships with a pair of local girls in this affecting and beautifully crafted debut feature from director Gudmundur Arnar Gudmundsson. Evincing a real feeling for how k...

Liam and Anatole were in the throes of an exciting new relationship... until they had a small fight and ended all contact. Heartbroken on Halloween, Liam crashes a party organized by Anatole’s friends in a desperate attempt to patch things up. The wild night that ensues will test the true romanti...

Best friends Raja and Deva are so close that they often share the same twin bed. When Raja finally feels comfortable enough to come out to his bestie, the dynamics of their relationship begin to change. A 15-minute student film from India, 'Love's Green Patch' shows how a true, deep, abiding frie...

Following a break-up, a heartbroken Brazilian immigrant searches for purpose in Provincetown. As the summer season comes to a close, he sparks an intense and unexpected romance with a like-minded nurse on vacation. Together, the two reconcile the pasts they've left behind and their uncertain futu...

15-year-old Hemi is pressured into taking swimming lessons by his conservative father. When he stumbles upon a small dance studio, he finds his interest suddenly piqued by both the artform and a flirtatious fellow dancer. A moving 15-minute short from Israeli filmmaker Chen Shahuda, 'Genetica' is...

Narrated by Alan Cumming and Rupert Everett and featuring songs by Adam Lambert, this lively and affectionate new documentary celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of playwright, singer, actor, composer and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while dishing out relentless...

Two men get a second chance at first love in this stylish and sexy romantic drama. Fifteen years after they last saw one another, Victor and David are reunited by chance – reviving the clandestine affection they shared when they were younger. As their lives intertwine once again, the two men stru...

A cash-strapped Los Angeleno embarks on an obsessive, exhaustive and deeply unhinged mission to get paid back after loaning money to an attractive casual acquaintance during a brunch with friends. Creative comedy multi-hyphenate Greg Wolf wrote, directed and stars in this well-acted and incredibl...

Nico, the handsome star of a popular soap opera in Argentina, moves to New York to pursue an acting career, but soon finds himself struggling socially and financially. Ultimately, he must confront the real reasons he left home and take steps toward reclaiming his own worth. This moving drama smar...

Friends and family are forced to redefine their relationships during an unforgettable birthday celebration. As tensions simmer and truths emerge, 'Blue Lights' explores the intricacies of love, loss, friendship and the dynamics of queer relationships. With stellar performances from a diverse ense...

Denis O'Hare stars in this tense 15-minute thriller as Peter, a writer obsessed with political assassinations. When he posts a controversial video, in which he shares about a nightmare he had involving a prominent LGBTQ+ political candidate, the fierce backlash threatens his marriage and his futu...

Fionn O'Shea stars as a young novelist who, while institutionalized in 1920s England, recalls the love affair he shared with a handsome doctor. An intricately constructed, lyrical and heartbreaking film about two young men wrestling with their sexuality, this lushly romantic debut from writer-dir...

Max has Binge Eating Disorder. After another secret late night binge, he spends the next day dodging "food noise" as he tries to keep his struggles from his partner and everyone else in his day-to-day orbit. Is today the day that he will finally break the cycle? 'ShirtTugger' is a compassionate a...

Ten queer Athenian artists deconstruct gender, nationalism, belonging and identity while facing police brutality, transphobia and racism. As entertaining as it is thought-provoking, 'Avant-Drag!' challenges societal norms and reshapes perceptions about LGBTQ+ culture by capturing the lives of a t...

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When Alan and Daniel get into a fight during their anniversary, fate intervenes to teach them a lesson about true love. Daniel wakes up in an alternate universe where their relationship ended years ago. Alone and confused, he begins to realize how much he took for grante...

Former partners Alex and Raj are in the middle of a bitter divorce. When Alex attempts to steal back a Barbra Streisand album he was given as an anniversary gift, they discover unresolved issues at the heart of their relationship... and not all of them revolve around Barbra. From director Omar Ir...

Two older men from Hong Kong find themselves drawn into a secret affair, stealing moments of intimacy in the steam-shrouded sanctuary of the local gay bathhouse. When genuine feelings start to bubble up, their carefully compartmentalized lives threaten to boil over. From accomplished filmmaker Ra...

Matt (writer and co-director Eddie Grey) is an aspiring musician from Sydney, Australia who is living with his boyfriend in New York City. Not quite living the dream, he's found himself stuck delivering singing telegrams in an effort to make ends meet. Blinded by his desire to succeed, he risks l...

Seventeen-year old Jim is a small-town boxing hero who carries the hopes and dreams of his down-and-out father on his shoulders. His growing relationship with Whetu, an openly gay local boy, forces him to confront the truth about his sexuality and choose his own future. Tim Roth, Jordan Oosterhof...

Georgi is in the middle of a tryst with his lover when his estranged mother drops by to crash the party and deliver some shocking news. As their argument reaches an operatic crescendo, troubling information about their dysfunctional past is revealed. A darkly surreal short from Bulgarian writer-d...

A disillusioned young musician's romantic and creative sparks are ignited by a young trans man as they work together to save a community nightclub for the deaf and hard of hearing. From screenwriter Ally Burnham and director Ian Watson, this thoughtful and romantic queer drama takes great pride i...

Luca, a single gay man from Italy, embarks on an inspiring and gut-wrenching journey to adopt Alba, a special needs child who had been rejected by thirty different heterosexual families. Beautifully shot and powerfully acted, this film, based on an incredible true story, offers an emotional refle...

Two brothers experience great success while dressed as a dog and a cat, respectively, on their popular Taiwanese children's show. But off stage they both have secret struggles. One is in love with a married man while the other feels abandoned by his remarried mother. Mixing cuteness and melanchol...

From visionary art director Sam Shahid, the eye-opening documentary 'Hidden Master' takes an intimate look at the life and work of George Platt Lynes, a pioneering, openly gay artist who, in addition to reaching success as a celebrity photographer, captured radically explicit images of the nude m...

In the French countryside, a cross-generational saga unfolds between an attractive young gardening apprentice and the three men who are training him - all of whom become instrumental in his sexual coming-of-age. Winner of the Best French-Language Film Prize in the Directors’ Fortnight section of ...

Constantly flirting and finding excuses to touch, high school besties Abdul and Jerryl are inching closer to admitting their feelings. But Abdul, who comes from a conservative Muslim family, worries that their affection is an affront to Allah. An emotional short film from the Philippines, 'Under ...

Sebastian has been accepted into one of the most prestigious dance companies in the country. He meets Arsenio, an attractive dancer who soon becomes his boyfriend. Everything changes when Mikael, the new choreographer, arrives at the company. He puts the whole company into a brutal competition th...

Noah and Medhi weren't expecting to make any real connections while cruising in the park. What begins as a hook-up, however, blossoms into something unexpectedly romantic as they wander the quiet streets of London during one remarkable morning. 'Park Life' is a charming 13-minute short about two ...

Creating an inspiring follow-up to his award-winning 2006 documentary 'Small Town Gay Bar,' director Malcolm Ingram profiles two LGBTQ+ bar owners in Mississippi who attempt to hold the first official Pride celebrations in their respective cities. Facing numerous obstacles along the way, the comm...

In a youth correctional facility, Joe is preparing for his return to society, uncertain what his life will look like. When new arrival William moves into the cell next door, his desire for freedom quickly gives way to desire of a different kind. With electric performances from lead actors Khalil ...

Based on a conversation with one anonymous individual, this stylish and moving short film aims to destigmatize no-strings-attached hook-ups, sharing stories of casual, Grindr-aided sex that resulted in unexpected emotional intimacy. Featuring voiceover narration and reenactments with actors, 'Ski...

Released to great acclaim in 1985, during the harrowing early years of the AIDS crisis, this landmark documentary pried open the closet door, sharing the fascinating and unforgettable, decade-by-decade history of gay life and liberation in twentieth century America through eye-opening historical ...

Nate, a struggling young musician, is enjoying his hard-won independence until his feisty sisters come crashing into his life. When they start taking up space in his apartment, it puts his budding romance with adorable neighbor Jonny in jeopardy. The path to true love is anything but smooth in th...

Two men invite a third into their bedroom in an effort to save their difficult relationship, but the encounter only accelerates the inevitable decline of their feelings for one another. The three lead actors bare it all in this sensual, sexually-charged and largely silent nine-minute short from I...

Two middle-aged gay men find their friendship tested when one of them falls for a young intern at his company. Based on the stage play by co-star Dan Via and directed by Gerald McCullough, who also stars, 'Daddy' is funny and sexy, heartbreaking and hopeful - exploring the universal need for love...

Gena, a queer artist from Russia, dazzles in the otherworldly costumes crafted from found materials. As Putin’s government increasingly encroaches on the rights of LGBTQ+ communities, Gena takes to the streets of Moscow, staging provocative performances that challenge the status quo. But her arti...

Pulling from stories both personal and historical, this playful and uniquely philosophical short film from Italian director Fabrizio Bancale features three actors who examine queer identity and our ongoing battle for true freedom of expression. From Plato to Milk, from Catullus to Pasolini, from ...

A gay couple from Thailand find their happy family life threatened when their young son is bullied at school and a social worker begins questioning their fitness as parents. A sobering and deeply sincere family drama from Thai director Palatpol Mingpornpichit, 'Fathers' tells an emotional story a...

One of the most electrifying films of the New Queer Cinema movement, Gregg Araki's transgressive classic follows two HIV-positive men who embark on a nihilistic, ultra-violent road trip through an unjust American landscape. A hit at the now-infamous 1992 Sundance Film Festival, 'The Living End' o...

Elias has always dreamed of starting a family. In contrast, his boyfriend Christian values their current free-spirited lifestyle and open relationship. Though Elias has managed to suppress his feelings for a long time, the dam is finally about to break. From up-and-coming Danish filmmaker Ludvig ...

Two estranged friends take an emotional and eventful road trip from Los Angeles to Chicago to attend their 10-year college reunion, facing their complicated shared past along the way. Their road trip becomes an exploration of male friendship and intimacy, as well as a search for one's identity al...

At a remote orphanage, two teen boys spark a special connection while investigating the cause of a mysterious illness that is affecting the younger children in their care. From Pascal-Alex Vincent, a French filmmaker with a history in Japanese animation, 'Candy Boy' employs bold anime visuals to ...

On the eve of an imminent apocalypse, two buddies wander the streets. The strength of their friendship helps them test the limits of trust and loyalty while pushing one another into new realms of sexual exploration. A smart mix of drama, science fiction and romance, Velociraptor is a brilliant ev...

Dekkoo Films presents, 'The Summer With Carmen'.

While spending a steamy day together at a nude beach in Athens, best friends Demos and Nikitas start brainstorming ideas for a screenplay based on the colorful events of a previous summer. With a fresh, metatextual perspective on storytelling, thi...

After receiving an unexpected phone call, a middle-aged actor embarks on a nostalgic and melancholy journey in search of a former long-term lover. The news he wishes to share has the potential to change both of their lives forever... as long as it's not too late. Life imitates art in this stylish...

A young couple navigate romance and life in the big city during an eventful party in their small Brooklyn yard. As the alcohol flows, scandalous secrets are revealed, threatening their relationship. Not even a dip in the kiddie pool can cool things down. 'Turtle Hill, Brooklyn' is a winning Obama...

When tragedy strikes, Kosuke, a successful fashion magazine editor, forms an unexpected relationship with the mother of his personal trainer boyfriend, who also works as a part-time escort to support his family. Based on the acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel by Makoto Takayama, 'Egoist' is a ...

An introverted Russian teen is brought to a sex worker by his uncle in an effort to prove his masculinity to his abusive, patriarchal father. The young man, however, is not interested. A heartbreaking 12-minute drama from writer-director Taisia Deeva, 'The Cure' examines what it's like growing up...

Elias, an assistant designer in a clothing factory, finds the distance between his professional and personal lives closing in when he begins exploring his desires at work. An erotic tale of identity and sexuality, writer-director Marcelo Caetano's 'Body Electric' captures the beauty and delicate ...

Triggered by an unexpected tragedy, a religious artist and gay activist tries to get his community to grieve together in this emotional Polish drama. Based on real events, 'All Our Fears' tells the moving story of one man, raised in the countryside and engaged in the Catholic Church, who attempts...

Two lonely young men fall in love under intimate, but incredibly unusual circumstances in this sexy, heartfelt and deeply romantic short film. Assigned to the Philippines' COVID-19 task force during the earliest days of the pandemic, police trainee Elijah is tasked with observing law student Arvi...