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LGBTQ+ Short Films

Short films that celebrate the diversity and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and the fight for equality.

LGBTQ+ Short Films

Short films that celebrate the diversity and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and the fight for equality.

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Connor & Jayden

An unlikely match sparks, navigating identity and attraction in this heartfelt gay tale.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 33 min
REVIEW

I Just Don’t Like You… A Love Story

A gay-themed tale, where humor and heartache intertwine.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Hit Astray

A heartfelt journey into the realms of young gay love, punctuated by a monumental twist.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 22 min
REVIEW
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This Is For You

An emotionally charged and profoundly intimate tale depicting the end of a relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Opening Night

A heartfelt coming-of-age gay tale of teenage anxiety amidst a first kiss.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

The Lost Love

Witness the profound evolution of love and loss in this beautifully crafted short drama.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Acherontia

An experimental intersection of suffering and vitality.
4/5
  • Experimental, LGBTQ+
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Hush

An evocative LGBTQ+ themed drama, showcasing resistance and resilience in the face of Nazi oppression.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Burton Before and After

An emotionally charged journey through time, intimately capturing Burton Ford’s gender transformation.
5/5
  • Documentary, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Bergamota

A gripping gay-themed neo-noir where a night of passion takes a sinister turn.
5/5
  • Horror, LGBTQ+
  • Brazil
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Two Men Kissing

A homoerotic and poetic journey of love and intimacy.
4/5
  • LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2008
  • 8 min
REVIEW

I’m Not Gay!

Buckle up for a laugh-out-loud and gay-themed elevator ride.
4/5
  • Comedy, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2010
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Son of Carnival

A gay-themed drama that delves into the tumultuous waters of a long-distance relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Brazil
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Plethora

A vibrant experimental film that delves into the tapestry of femme queer culture.
3/5
  • Experimental, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

The Witness

A comedic exploration of unexpected connections beyond the grave.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Scarlet

Uncover the captivating allure of a female vampire.
5/5
  • Horror, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Listen

A poignant tale of heartbreak and sexuality.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Australia
  • 2019
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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Bodies of Water

A timeless exploration of desire and self-discovery in the face of societal homophobia.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Finding Norm(al)

A compelling break-up drama that explores our protagonist’s inner turmoil.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Guy From Work

An aging blue-collar worker navigates the complexities of infatuation and self-discovery.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Canada
  • 2015
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Being Transgressive

A drama that courageously explores the workplace challenges of a female-to-male transgender.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2015
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Washington Park

A celebration of gay romance during the Christmas season.
3/5
  • LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2009
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Pooh Bear

Explore the depths of human vulnerability in Bryce Gerson’s raw and emotionally charged drama.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW
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Also the Heart is a Muscle

A journey of self-discover as a young man battles with his sexual desires.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Italy
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Wuss

A poignant coming-of-age drama that delves into adolescent identity and friendships.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • China
  • 2022
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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Lena y Elena

A gripping tale that delves into a fractured lesbian relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Spain
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Three Wishes

A raw and poignant coming-of-age drama set in working class Belfast.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Ireland
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Straight Lines

A thought-provoking and emotionally resonant LGBTQ+ drama.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Allende

A drama about a family man’s dark struggle with his sexuality.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Israel
  • 2021
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Mali: The Quest for Peace

Unveiling Mali’s cultural resilience and renewal in the shadows of adversity.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Akabei

A gripping saga of relationship betrayal and retaliation.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Poland
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Last Set

A raw portrayal of a father/son dynamic amidst the perilous temptation of steroids.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Children of the Market

Homage blurs into personal unraveling in this modern ode to Charlie Chaplin.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Lochgoilhead Forever

A heartfelt journey through the quirks and bonds of a family.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Liquid Soul

An unsettling descent into a harrowing abyss of guilt and grief.
4/5
  • Experimental, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2016
  • 10 min
REVIEW
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Poor Tax

This Thanksgiving, one family’s game of Monopoly hilariously exposes the real stakes beyond the board.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Pocket Dial Kyle

A quirky satire that pokes fun at espionage and pop culture.
3/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 6 min
REVIEW

SNAFU

A tumultuous fusion of dark comedy and criminal antics.
4/5
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Palette of Emotions

A fleeting journey into the heart of creativity.
3/5
  • Documentary, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 2 min
REVIEW

Connor & Jayden

An unlikely match sparks, navigating identity and attraction in this heartfelt gay tale.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 33 min
REVIEW

I Just Don’t Like You… A Love Story

A gay-themed tale, where humor and heartache intertwine.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Hit Astray

A heartfelt journey into the realms of young gay love, punctuated by a monumental twist.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 22 min
REVIEW
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This Is For You

An emotionally charged and profoundly intimate tale depicting the end of a relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Opening Night

A heartfelt coming-of-age gay tale of teenage anxiety amidst a first kiss.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 14 min
REVIEW

The Lost Love

Witness the profound evolution of love and loss in this beautifully crafted short drama.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Acherontia

An experimental intersection of suffering and vitality.
4/5
  • Experimental, LGBTQ+
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Hush

An evocative LGBTQ+ themed drama, showcasing resistance and resilience in the face of Nazi oppression.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Burton Before and After

An emotionally charged journey through time, intimately capturing Burton Ford’s gender transformation.
5/5
  • Documentary, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Bergamota

A gripping gay-themed neo-noir where a night of passion takes a sinister turn.
5/5
  • Horror, LGBTQ+
  • Brazil
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Two Men Kissing

A homoerotic and poetic journey of love and intimacy.
4/5
  • LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2008
  • 8 min
REVIEW

I’m Not Gay!

Buckle up for a laugh-out-loud and gay-themed elevator ride.
4/5
  • Comedy, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2010
  • 6 min
REVIEW

Son of Carnival

A gay-themed drama that delves into the tumultuous waters of a long-distance relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Brazil
  • 2023
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Plethora

A vibrant experimental film that delves into the tapestry of femme queer culture.
3/5
  • Experimental, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

The Witness

A comedic exploration of unexpected connections beyond the grave.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Scarlet

Uncover the captivating allure of a female vampire.
5/5
  • Horror, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Listen

A poignant tale of heartbreak and sexuality.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Australia
  • 2019
  • 5 min
REVIEW
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Bodies of Water

A timeless exploration of desire and self-discovery in the face of societal homophobia.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Finding Norm(al)

A compelling break-up drama that explores our protagonist’s inner turmoil.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Guy From Work

An aging blue-collar worker navigates the complexities of infatuation and self-discovery.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Canada
  • 2015
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Being Transgressive

A drama that courageously explores the workplace challenges of a female-to-male transgender.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2015
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Washington Park

A celebration of gay romance during the Christmas season.
3/5
  • LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2009
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Pooh Bear

Explore the depths of human vulnerability in Bryce Gerson’s raw and emotionally charged drama.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW
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Also the Heart is a Muscle

A journey of self-discover as a young man battles with his sexual desires.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Italy
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Wuss

A poignant coming-of-age drama that delves into adolescent identity and friendships.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • China
  • 2022
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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Lena y Elena

A gripping tale that delves into a fractured lesbian relationship.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Spain
  • 2022
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Three Wishes

A raw and poignant coming-of-age drama set in working class Belfast.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Ireland
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Straight Lines

A thought-provoking and emotionally resonant LGBTQ+ drama.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Allende

A drama about a family man’s dark struggle with his sexuality.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Israel
  • 2021
  • 10 min
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