Set over four consecutive Valentine’s Days, this achingly tender drama tells the story of two college buddies who slowly realize that they mean more to each other than they had initially realized. From prolific Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr., ‘4 Days’ is a thoughtful and patient romance wherei...

Isaac Julien’s New Queer Cinema classic has been restored in a stunning new 4K version. Set in East London in 1977, the film follows underground DJs Chris and Caz, who find their world rocked when a friend is murdered in a gay cruising park. With pulsating energy and an unforgettable soundtrack, ...

A shy teen travels to Madrid for his first date with another boy. Once there, he experiences his first kiss and learns numerous lessons about openly gay urban life. From director Miguel Lafuente, ‘The First Kiss’ is a deeply heartfelt coming-of-age short about opening up to the people who love yo...

After moving from Cairo to Toronto to live with his conservative father, aspiring seamstress Nabil finds a sense of community and the unconditional love he’s been missing when he starts making new friends at the local drag club. Alexandra Billings co-stars in this endearing and inspiring comedy-d...

A handsome country boy running from a small-town scandal finds himself down and out in the hustle and bustle of Sydney, Australia, where he meets a charismatic city lad for a late-night hookup that changes the trajectory of his life. From acclaimed director Craig Boreham, ‘Lonesome’ is sexually c...

Acclaimed filmmaker Julián Hernández (‘Raging Sun, Raging Sky,’ ‘The Trace of Your Lips’) lets the actors’ bodies do most of the talking in this gorgeously composed and sexually-charged short film. Uriel, an erotic photographer, is infatuated with his mysterious muse Damián. When he gets an emerg...

A deliciously erotic story of forbidden love, ‘Wild Awakening’ is equal parts drama and campy gay soap opera, following two siblings who own a horse ranch and find conflict when they both start falling for the same hunky employee. Packed with some of the hottest men you’ll ever lay eyes on and dr...

When news breaks that Peter, an Anglican priest, is planning to marry his Samoan-Kiwi boyfriend Jason, it unleashes a media firestorm and scandalizes their devout local community. An impassioned and moving drama from New Zealand-based filmmaker Paul Oremland (‘100 Men,’ ‘Like It Is’), ‘Mysterious...

While spending a summer vacation with his cousin Pamela, 14-year-old David becomes completely infatuated with her alluring older boyfriend Javier. As a heatwave intensifies, so do the boy’s burgeoning desires. Gorgeously photographed in black and white, this simmering short from Chilean director ...

When John learns that his sister is marrying Jack, his childhood crush, passions ignite and his life spirals out of control. He soon loses his job, his playboy reputation and his underwear – all while rushing to the altar to finally confess his love! A gay rom-com set within the restaurant indust...

Created as part of a docuseries exploring Gen Z relationships and released as a stand-alone short film, ‘Life in Love with Nick and Kaiden’ observes two young men as they navigate the politics of London’s queer community and their own newfound partnership. Incredibly candid, the film offers a gli...

Wild parties and love affairs lead to heart-searching and the craving to life to the fullest as a group of sexually-liberated friends come to terms with the unexpected death of a beloved pal. A contemporary pansexual drama from Belgian director Laurent Micheli, ‘Even Lovers Get the Blues’ is an a...

Dumped by his boyfriend shortly after moving to Berlin, 22-year-old Moritz is pushed to reimagine his life as a single gay man in the hedonistic party capital of Europe. From first-timefeature director Hannes Hirsch, ‘Drifter’ is a sexy and thought-provoking queer comedy-drama that looks beneath ...

A teen boy’s spiritual and sexual awakenings coincide in this poetic 17-minute short from Ecuadorian filmmaker Roberth Mendoza. When Mateo stars experiencing ghostly visions of Enrique, a recently deceased classmate who is rumored to have killed himself after his parents discovered that he was ga...

Based on the novel by Swedish author Kristofer Folkhammar – and inspired by both American high school movies and gay porn – ‘The Schoolmaster Games’ is set at St. Sebastian, a high school populated by gay men where hormonal urges are running high. In this colorful alternate reality, sexuality is ...

In this vividly realized 22-minute documentary, director Yoni Leyser (‘Queercore,’ ‘Desire Will Set You Free’) follows members of the drag wrestling collective ‘Chokehole’ as they take their show to Germany and share their personal stories of overcoming adversity. The vibrant theatrical show they...

Featuring ten different disclosures from ten different men, ‘Confessions’ goes deep inside the recesses of the gay male psyche. Spanning themes that are dark, sexy, intense, funny, romantic and shocking, this unique anthology film from writer-director Mark Bessenger (‘The Last Straight Man’) turn...

A fresh-faced young prince shocks his wealthy royal family when he becomes a volunteer firefighter and falls in love with his hunky instructor. From transgressive auteur João Pedro Rodrigues (‘O Fantasma,’ ‘The Ornothologist’), ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ is a wild and inventive mix of historical tableau,...

When his girlfriend leaves him for another man, 20-something Angelo is forced to find a new version of his life in an unfamiliar city. An unexpected sexual encounter with an old school friend reawakens his spirit and gets him to start questioning everything he thought he knew about himself. From ...

Chronicling the build up to the Manchester ICONS Vogue Ball, this electric documentary celebrates the colorful, emotional, political and deeply queer stories of the vogue scene in the United Kingdom. ‘Deep in Vogue’ takes a candid look at a community of people coming to love and accept themselves...

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A young man from Singapore posts a video lampooning the anti-gay pastor of a megachurch in defense of his gay twin brother, but soon finds himself tried in court and pitted against a culture that threatens to destroy his family. Lead actor Yao plays dual roles in thi...

Looking to have a child, partners Andrea and Carla turn to Hernán and Facundo, their best gay friends, hoping that they will agree to donate sperm and become co-parents. Coming to an agreement, however, proves increasingly difficult. A short Argentine comedy about two queer couples, three bottles...

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The late, great Cloris Leachman delivers one of her finest late-career film roles in this touching comedy-drama about a struggling gay performer who moves in with his ailing grandmother. Writer-director Phil Connell crafts an intimate, genuinely heartfelt story about...

Two seemingly straight buddies, both interested in the same girl, find themselves unexpectedly pushing the boundaries of their sexuality in this slyly sexy 12-minute comedy from French writer-director Jérémy Barlozzo.

When four friends go on a camping trip in a remote part of Argentina, sexual tensions quickly bubble to the surface. The line between friendship and love fade further for two of the boys as desire takes over. Set in 1996, ‘Bromance’ uses a distinct time period and a clever found-footage aesthetic...

A gay couple gets a crash course in fatherhood when relatives get stuck during a trip abroad and they’re forced to look after their toddler niece. An adorable 14-minute short from co-directors Raphaël Balboni and Ann Sirot, featuring incredibly funny lead performances by Jean La Peltier and Vince...

Colman Domingo stars in this edgy indie drama from director Joseph Graham (‘Strapped’) following four different gay characters who are looking for love, sex and connection during one life-altering night in Philadelphia. ‘Beautiful Something’ takes a bold and unflinchingly honest look at sexually-...

Ben, a shy Kosovar teen, is excited to meet his secret online lover Leo in person. When his mother announces that they will be moving to America, he’s torn between the needs of his family and the love of a mysterious boy he's never met. The feature-length debut of prolific short film director Erb...

Not quite ready to come out on his own, 16-year-old Mikey conjures a trio of guides – including a drag queen, an international pop star and an action film heartthrob – to help him find the courage and confidence he needs to be honest about his feelings. A touching short film, reminding us that ou...

A California teen plans to come out to his conservative relatives during a family reunion in Nebraska. When an accusation makes him the unwitting suspect of abuse, he learns that some family secrets are better left in the dark. Logan Miller, Robin Weigert, Richard Schiff and Josh Hamilton star in...

In this inspirational 14-minute sports documentary, players from a popular gay Brazilian football club discuss important issues regarding homosexuality in sports and homophobia in contemporary society. ‘Soccer Boys’ serves up a touching tribute to gay athletes, offering meaningful messages about ...

High school outcasts Antonio, Lorenzo and Blu form a strong bond when they band together to fight back against their oppressors at school. But when Lorenzo starts making his crush on Antonio known, petty jealousies threaten to tear the trio apart. From prolific Italian writer-director Ivan Cotron...

A novelist is flooded with bittersweet memories when he returns to his childhood hometown for a book tour and is confronted by the grown son of his first male lover. Based on the beloved novel by French author Philippe Besson, ‘Lie with Me’ tells an erotic, tender and heartbreaking tale of a lost...

First-time filmmaker Alex Mello wrote, directed and stars in this thoughtful, romantic, funny and visually inventive 25-minute short about the experiences of a Black gay Brazilian artist living in Germany. The film explores his intimate artwork, his anxiety about being fetishized by the white gay...

After his father’s sudden passing, Andrew travels to his childhood home in the Catskill Mountains with his pouty younger boyfriend Kyle. When he reunites with Birch, a hunky childhood friend, a complicated love triangle is formed. From indie director Patrick McGuinn, ‘Leather’ is a decisively unu...

Jean, the star player of his local rugby team, is on the cusp of winning a coveted trophy. When a rumor spreads that he was spotted on a date with Ayoub, a newcomer from an opposing club, it sets up a heated locker room confrontation that threatens to tear his team apart. A heartwarming and pulse...

After relocating to a deeply religious community, bullied pre-teen Nino discovers a hotbed of repressed desire under the town’s pious façade. He al so comes to know the sinful pleasures of ‘the Almamula,’ a mythological creature who is rumored to lurk within the nearby forest. ‘Carnal Sins’ is a ...

Misha, a seemingly aloof teen, has been exploring his sexuality during sleepovers with his best friend Philip. When it becomes clear that Philip will be moving away with his family, it stirs up deep emotions that neither of them are ready to face. This heartfelt examination of young love offers a...

Best buddies Jonas and Phillip are taking a laid-back summer road trip to Berlin. When they pick up a hitchhiker named Boris, who shows Jonas some interesting spots and starts to make moves on Phillip, jealousy begins to threaten their previously solid bond, setting up a fateful summer to remembe...

An award-winning short from director Jared Watmuff, ‘Hey You’ centers on the wildly different experiences of two men using the same gay hook-up app. Not for the faint of heart, this film exposes how, with the convenience of social media and dating apps, our hard-fought rights and freedoms can be ...

After coming out to his divorced, middle-aged parents, 16-year-old Rocco and his two best friends steal a car and head off to see their favorite pop star in concert...and maybe, finally, get laid. A vibrant and funny Italian family comedy from director and co-star Veronica Pivetti, ‘A Little Lust...

When two former best buddies reunite, long suppressed desires begin to dangerously resurface. Soon, the slippery lines between friends and lovers threatens to trip up two couples – one gay, one straight – during a weekend of seductive games, unraveling revelations and all-out indulgence. An award...

A gay man struggles with emotional insecurities and body image issues during his first date with another man after being badly scarred and losing both his arms in a house fire. Co-star and screenwriter Jesse LaVercombe wrote this heartfelt, award-winning short as a tribute to accomplished lead ac...

Set in Sicily in 1982, this moving romance follows two Italian teens whose budding love affair is threatened when their bond is discovered by their families. Based on a real-life incident that jump-started the Italian Gay Rights movement, this debut feature from director Giuseppe Fiorello is a be...

A married dairy farmer travels to a gay campground in rural Pennsylvania while searching for the man he fell in love with thirty years earlier. Inventive and profoundly moving, this award-winning short from author, filmmaker and journalist Austin Bunn blends documentary and fiction to tell a comp...

Two buttoned-up partners try to add some spice to their sex life by inviting a seductive stranger into their bedroom. Once the night gets heated, it becomes clear that two of the participants are having way more fun than the third. This sexually-charged short film follows one gay couple who are s...

In the future, an unseen leader transforms Thailand into a strange world where humans are forbidden from touching. For the film's characters, nostalgia for the past and a painful longing for sexual intimacy are starting to take their toll. Part political essay, part erotic gay drama, ‘Supernatura...

Following the death of his son, Jorge travels from conservative Bolivia to New York City in an effort to confront Sebastian, his son's boyfriend. The experience will change his life forever. From acclaimed director Rodrigo Bellott, this stylish, emotional and ultimately life-affirming drama explo...

The closeted team captain of a local rugby club develops pre-game jitters when he realizes that he will be battling against his not-so-secret boyfriend on the field. Up-and-coming actor Edward Rowe (‘Bait,’ ‘House of the Dragon’) makes his directorial debut with this winning short romantic sports...

On a hot summer night, “Gen X Daddy” Joseph and “Gen Z Twink” Spencer meet in a public park for a hook-up after flirting on Scruff. The differences between them are immediately apparent. But after sharing in a moment of vulnerability and unexpected connection, it seems this could be more than jus...

Testosterone is almost like an extra character in this homoerotic hangout movie from prolific Argentine director Marco Berger. Packed with hot young actors in various states of undress and simmering with sexual tension, the film takes place during a “boys only” weekend in a chic suburb of Buenos ...

Set during a hot and sultry New York City summer, ‘Barrio Boy’ follows a Nuyorican barber living in a rapidly changing Brooklyn neighborhood. After meeting a handsome Irish stranger on the basketball court, he embarks on an erotically-charged odyssey of self-discovery and acceptance. This romanti...

A father and son take to the road for a driving lesson, but the usual roles are reversed in this 15-minute drama from Iranian writer-director Hadi Khanmohammadi. As the son tries to teach his aging, closed-minded father to drive, we learn of the abuse, patriarchal entitlement and casual homophobi...

Victor, a hunky, 20-something diving champion from Greece, is traveling to Germany to visit his estranged mother. Along the way he meets, Matthias, a free-spirited extrovert who decides to accompany him. Their summer road trip soon takes some unexpected – and romantic – turns. ‘The Man with the A...

The effects of abuse and trauma are explored in this tense 20-minute short film about the reunion between a troubled young man and the priest who abused him as a child. Featuring brave performances, this gripping film begins as a revenge thriller, but quickly morphs into a thought-provoking drama...

After spending the summer trying to escape his turbulent family life, Phil returns to school and starts to question his feelings for Nicholas, an attractive new classmate. Starring Louis Hoffman (‘Dark,’ ‘All the Light We Cannot See’), ‘Center of My World’ is a gorgeously-crafted, sun-kissed, sex...

Set in a Bulgarian mountain village where prejudice simmers, this poetic film from director Venci Kostov follows the summer romance that develops between Victor and Liuben, two young men who come from the same world, but have very different experiences. The first openly gay film from Bulgaria, ‘L...

A trippy short drama from director Leanna Hanley and screenwriter Harry Hains, ‘Sapphire’ follows Ethan, a young trans poet who is struggling with an addition to both love and drugs. Caught between two identities, they retreat into a fantasy world where they seek to transform themselves into a gl...

During 2,500 performances worldwide, the cheeky musical revue ‘Naked Boys Singing’ charmed the pants off of not only audiences, but the performers themselves. This filmed version, finally in HD, invites ten gorgeous, intelligent, creative and completely naked men into your living room for an even...

A couple’s seemingly trivial fight turns unexpectedly violent in this deliciously twisted short thriller from director Benjamin-Shalom Rodriguez. As lovers Frank and David shower together, the differences in their personalities are revealed. When Frank declines David’s invitation to dance, the re...