A nine-year-old child from Iran struggles with their identity. Humiliated and pushed aside by their friends and family, they decide to embrace their identity and come out to the people of the village... all while finding an unexpected ally at school.

Harold, a young man afraid of water, vacations in Ocean City, Maryland...where he falls in love with Arthur, a lifeguard in the beach patrol. He soon need to reconsider his feeling about the ocean in this charming short film from writer-director Marlon Wallace.

Leto, a 20-something trans boy living in a French suburb, is stuck with a boring job, a hostile neighborhood and random, meaningless sexual encounters. When he meets Hamza, an attractive and enigmatic Syrian immigrant, their meet-up may finally warm his cold heart.

Yanis and Hugo are a gay couple grieving the loss of their foster son, Dylan. As the men struggle to understand one another’s emotions, dealing with their grief begins to seem impossible. 'Dylan Dylan' is a devastating short drama from French writer-director Sylvain Coisne.

From writer Lamin Leroy Gibba and director Marissa Lihedheb, this touching, funny and intelligent short film examines race, politics and German history while telling the story of a date which takes an unexpected turn.

Two gay men, total strangers to one another, discover a devastating secret that binds them together and offers unexpected options for the future in this clever short romance from writer-director Gabriel Shanks.

During the final days of World War II, a simple French peasant rescues a wounded German soldier and nurses him back to health. As their playful camaraderie grows, these two young men, who should be enemies, begin to bond in ways neither thought possible.

A sexy, slow-burn drama, 'Easy Tiger' follows a psychologist who is alienated by the isolation of his seemingly perfect city life. When he starts to develop an inescapable desire for one of his clients, he is forced him to examine and embrace his own human nature.

Set in a public restroom during an awards ceremony, this 17-minute Brazilian short concerns an unexpected encounter between two young actors on the rise – as well as their unresolved feelings and their love story... which has not yet come to an end.

Preparations for a casual hook-up with a charming top become messy in this unabashedly scatological eight-minute short comedy from writer-director Ethan Wayne Smith.

A short British film from writer-director Christine Parker, 'The Carer' follows Ari, a sophisticated and urbane gay man who moves into an elder care facility and encounters Beau, a handsome, heterosexual former thief who is now in charge of his day-to-day care. Their unlikely meeting changes the ...

Brilliantly crafted in one single shot by Swedish writer-director Nils Janlert, 'The Memory of You' is an impressive 12-minute short film about an unexpected reunion. Married man Adam is out to dinner with his wife when he spies a familiar face in an art gallery across the street. Pretending to h...

A self-centered gay man returns to his hometown to be in his best friend’s wedding party. The lone "man-of-honor,” he spends his time undermining the affair, hoping to save his bestie from a boring life of monogamy. Grindr (yes, that Grindr) presents 'Bridesman', a wickedly funny dark comedy whic...

When lovers Xavier and Eduardo decide to spend their summer vacation in a small town on the coast of Portugal, they’re not expecting to be faced with a dark mystery that leads to seduction and betrayal. From writer-director William Vitoria, 'Mar' is a tense 25-minute short inspired by old-school ...

A mother and son with a caustic history reunite to pack-up their old house. When tensions arise and long-buried secrets are revealed, it quickly falls upon the shoulders of the son's boyfriend to help heal old wounds and get the job done – in more ways than one.

Family man Jacob is about to have his daughter baptized. When Peter, the future godfather and Jacob’s best friend, arrives, he brings an uncomfortable energy along with him. These two men have a history that goes beyond friendship... and Peter is not willing to give up their relationship so easily.

What appears to be an erotic exchange between two strangers is revealed to have much deeper implications in this thoughtful relationship drama from Spain. Lovers Pol and Lucas are trying to spice things up while on vacation. They laugh, dance and scream together, but it’s the words they’re afraid...

'Miles from Nowhere' follows a terminally ill young man who attends a cabin retreat with two formerly close friends. After learning that he may not know them as well as he thought, he’s forced to confront past mistakes in order to move forward into the future – no matter how short it may be.

When Aram, a newly out-of-the-closet Armenian man, brings Jason back to his place after their first date, he must decide how far he's willing to go in order to make sure they both have a good night. 'Good Night' is a stylish 11-minute black and white short from writer-director Eric Shahinian.

Lisa and Toby agree to take part in a secret experiment for a shady pharma start-up that promises to unlock their full human potential. Nothing goes as planned in this clever new sci-fi/horror short from up-and-coming director Lindsay Haun.

Uri, a 50-year-old family man, is in a secret romantic relationship with Oded, a much younger man from their small town in the south of Israel. During a trip to the desert, the two lovers are forced to deal with the tragic consequences of their discreet relationship.

Filmed in Pakistan in a matter-of-fact style, this 13-minute short from writer-director Iqran Rasheed tells the story of a young man who dares to hire a sex worker, looking to explore his sexuality in a forbidding Islamic country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 ...

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.

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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 Ger...

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.

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?"

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.

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...

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...

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...

Inspired by true events, this shocking story unfurls as a young American wakes up stark naked in a parking lot one frigid morning in Montreal. The only thing he remembers is that his name is James Brighton and he is gay. After the police produce no results, he desperately turns to a local gay hot...

During a winter evening in 1979, the arrest of anti-government protesters involved in the Formosa Incident is underway. While the city is under curfew, a teenage student follows a mysterious young man from a riverside path into an abandoned hut. When the student is later caught by a plain-clothes...

When sixth-grader Qiu starts getting bullied in school for having two gay dads, he takes action to prove to the world that, unlike his parents, he is straight and manly. Meanwhile, his stepfather, a flamboyant trumpet player, must confront his own nightmares of childhood bullying before he can pr...