Romance

Romance

Let the films below give you the warm and fuzzies. Always our most popular category, these romantic films are guaranteed to give you that 'butterflies in your tummy' feeling.

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  • Egoist

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    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 ...

  • Give
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    Give

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    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...

  • Monsoon
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    Monsoon

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    Crazy Rich Asians' heartthrob Henry Golding stars as a British man of Vietnamese heritage who returns to Ho Chi Minh City to scatter his parents' ashes and finds unexpected romance with a charming American ex-pat (Parker Sawyers). From acclaimed director Hong Khaou, 'Monsoon' a rich and poignant ...

  • Night Disclosure
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    Night Disclosure

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    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...

  • The Falls: Testament of Love

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    Lead actors Benjamin Farmer and Nick Ferrucci return as former Mormon missionaries and doomed lovers R.J. and Chris in this sequel to director Jon Garcia's beloved indie romance 'The Falls.' When the two men are brought back together, old feelings of affection and regret are rekindled. Will their...

  • Bubble Gum
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    Bubble Gum

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    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...

  • Wasp
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    Wasp

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    Olivier and James are about to enjoy a romantic summer break in the south of France when Caroline, an old friend, unexpectedly crashes their getaway. As they spend their time swimming and exploring the isolated village, Caroline makes her attraction to Oliver known. Friendships are questioned and...

  • Solo
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    Solo

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    Simon, a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene, navigates troubled relationships with his diva mother and his self-destructive lover - all while trying to follow his passion and find himself through art. Théodore Pellerin and Félix Maritaud give electric performances in this character-driven drama...

  • Pieces of Love

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    Tobe and Alex are two Nigerian men who must navigate their secret relationship in a society that criminalizes same-sex love. The 40-minute film 'Pieces of Love' highlights their emotional struggles, balancing moments of happiness with the constant fear of being exposed. Through intimate storytell...

  • All Kinds of Love
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    All Kinds of Love

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    After his husband divorces him, Max (Matthew Montgomery), a stuck-in-his-ways gay man, tries to start over. When he becomes accidental roommates with Conrad (Cody Duke), a hip, young programmer who is as romantically challenged as he is, sparks begin to fly. From prolific director David Lewis, ‘A...

  • Velvet
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    Velvet

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    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...

  • What My Love Is For
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    What My Love Is For

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    Philip Embury wrote, co-directed and stars in this wickedly funny comedy about a self-critical country boy who inherits his beloved great grandmother’s house in the Hamptons. Now, with the bank set to foreclose by the end of the summer – and with some help from a handsome young artist – he must f...

  • Sublet
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    Sublet

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    A New York Times travel columnist (John Benjamin Hickey) goes to Tel Aviv to write an article and starts falling for an attractive, much younger film student (Niv Nissim). The newest feature from acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Eytan Fox, the writer-director behind ‘Walk on Water’ and ‘Yossi and Jagg...

  • Hotter Up Close
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    Hotter Up Close

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    On the eve of his 30th birthday, and in the wake of a recent break-up, Chris’s self-esteem has taken a nose dive. But when the hunky coffee shop customer of his dreams invites him to a gay pool party, he gets an unexpected opportunity to turn things around. Screenwriter and lead actor Christopher...

  • Before You Go
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    Before You Go

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    Best friends Daniel and Franco are camping together in Patagonia. When their supplies fall down a cliff, they're forced to seek shelter in an unoccupied cabin. Before they leave, their true feelings for one another will come to the fore. Packed with subtle emotion and sexual tension, ‘Before You ...

  • Incomplete
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    Incomplete

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    Narrated by ‘Gotham’ and ‘May/December’ star Cory Michael Smith and directed by talented actor, writer, producer and dancer Sasha Korbut, ‘Incomplete’ is a sumptuous 16-minute drama which uses dance to explore one young gay man’s feelings of loneliness and isolation in a busy world and his search...

  • Love Is Love
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    Love Is Love

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    Jumping around in time, this wildly campy Bollywood melodrama follows the relationship that develops between Aryan and Ashley, two childhood friends who found their way into one another’s open arms. When their partnership is cut short by an unexpected tragedy, an otherworldly intervention is requ...

  • Glitter & Doom
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    Glitter & Doom

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    Serious musician Doom and free-spirited circus kid Glitter share a love-at-first-sight connection filled with camping trips, late-night conversations and innovative song-and-dance numbers in this fantastical summer romance from director Tom Gustafson (‘Were the World Mine’).

  • First Kiss
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    First Kiss

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    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...

  • Paper Airplanes
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    Paper Airplanes

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    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...

  • I Love You More
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    I Love You More

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    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...

  • Blue Caftan
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    Blue Caftan

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    Set in one of Morocco’s oldest medinas, this critically-acclaimed romantic drama follows a husband and wife who run a traditional caftan store, specializing in hand-sewn, made-to-measure garments. When a love triangle develops over a handsome young apprentice, the dynamic between them begins to e...

  • Outside the Aquarium

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    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...

  • Shoulder Dance
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    Shoulder Dance

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    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...