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Short Films

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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Short Films
  • Sparrow
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    Sparrow

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    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.

  • Fail, Delete
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    Fail, Delete

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    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.

  • Involuntary Activist

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    An openly gay teacher must choose a course of action when his sister asks him to step back into the closet for her wedding in Turkey.

  • Next Scene
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    Next Scene

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    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 ...

  • Shower Boys
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    Shower Boys

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    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.

  • Ayor
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    Ayor

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    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.

  • And Just Two More
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    And Just Two More

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    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.

  • Brothers
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    Brothers

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    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?"

  • The Religious
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    The Religious

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    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.

  • The Gift

    Movie

    A man is hired by a woman as a special gift for her husband in this sexy and provocative 18-minute short film from co-writer/star Luiz Felipe Bianchini and director Daniel Wierman.

  • Plum
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    Plum

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    A fleeting encounter between two young men with opposing views on love proves that, like a plum, the sweetest relationships turn bitter too soon. A sexy and thought-provoking short film by writer-director Blake Snawder.

  • Unicorn
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    Unicorn

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    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.

  • I Was Max

    Movie

    When Max and Tadas, two men who met online, get together for their first date, things don't go according to plan. Max seems timid and uncomfortable, putting pressure on Tadas to take all the initiative. As they embark on an awkward night ride around the city, the tension between them grows – reac...

  • Fireflies
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    Fireflies

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    An erotic experimental film from director Leo Bittencourt, Fireflies observes one night in Rio de Janeiro's Flamengo Park and captures the location's sensual atmosphere.

  • Stockholm
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    Stockholm

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    A young gay man embarks on an unusual first date in an attempt to take control of his past. This 10-minute short film from writer-director Tom Wright examines trauma and its deep traces.

  • The Kiss On The Cliff

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    Made in 1993 by short filmmaker Reid Waterer, 'The Kiss on the Cliff' follows two teen boys, best friends Mark and Steve. When the two share a moment of unexpected romance, it sends ripples of tension through their lives, challenging the ideas they have of themselves and their relationship.

  • Skeletons
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    Skeletons

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    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.

  • Young Diego
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    Young Diego

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    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.

  • Floating
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    Floating

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    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?

  • The Distance Between Us and The Sky

    Movie

    In this poetic short film from Greece, two strangers meet for the first time at an old gas station. One has stopped to gas up his bike, while the other is just stranded. Lacking any money to get home, the stranded man will try to sell the biker something unusual: the distance that separates them ...

  • According to Mateo
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    According to Mateo

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    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.

  • Mexican Men
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    Mexican Men

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    Up for a sensual trip with some of the hottest Latin men that have ever graced the Silver Screen? ‘Mexican Men’ collects five of the most accomplished gay shorts from one of the homes of groundbreaking queer cinema. These touching love stories are sure to stir the heart….and body. Featuring Trému...

  • The Future
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    The Future

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    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...

  • Intrinsic Moral Evil

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    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.