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Gay Short Films

Short films that focus on male same sex sexuality, experiences, exploring love, acceptance, and the challenges faced by individuals within the gay community.

Gay Short Films

Short films that focus on male same sex sexuality, experiences, exploring love, acceptance, and the challenges faced by individuals within the gay community.

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Drama Queen

Love’s twisted tale takes a bloody comical turn in this dark tale of revenge.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Portugal
  • 2024
  • 6 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

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

The Witness

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

A wickedly funny dark comedy where assassins navigate friendship, Grindr, and childlike spats.
5/5
  • Action, Comedy
  • United States
  • 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

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

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

La Vita Semplice

An endearing documentary that delves into passion, love and the simple life.
5/5
  • Documentary, LGBTQ+
  • Germany
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Silent Sirens

A thought-provoking tale of friendship, love and the unheard forces that guide us.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Nahabed

A poignant drama that delves into a young man’s personal sacrifice.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Czech Republic
  • 2021
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Closing Time

A drama that explores regrets and past friendships with a sci-fi twist.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Into Temptation

A chilling drama that delves into the complexities of child sex abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Imperfect

Christine Stoddard’s personal exploration of her identity and heritage.
3/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Music to Die For

A drama that unveils the haunting echoes of The Troubles.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • Ireland
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Until the Moon is Born in the West

A haunting journey through the shadows of war.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Disconnected

Brace for a thrilling ride of twists that will leave you shocked and entertained!
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 16 min
REVIEW

More than a Wolf: Wolf 813

Unveiling the harsh truth of wildlife hunting, this documentary ignites empathy and sparks a call to action for conservation.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Dear Dad

An emotionally stirring exploration of youth suicide.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Cup of Joe

A quirky workplace comedy with a caffeinated twist.
4/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW

A Lost Sense

A heartfelt coming-of-age drama with a science fiction fusion.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Unwelcome

A spine-tingling journey into the paranormal unknown.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Unprofessional

One man’s misfortune leads to unexpected chaos in this comedic tour de force.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Drama Queen

Love’s twisted tale takes a bloody comical turn in this dark tale of revenge.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Portugal
  • 2024
  • 6 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

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

The Witness

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

A wickedly funny dark comedy where assassins navigate friendship, Grindr, and childlike spats.
5/5
  • Action, Comedy
  • United States
  • 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

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

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

La Vita Semplice

An endearing documentary that delves into passion, love and the simple life.
5/5
  • Documentary, LGBTQ+
  • Germany
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Silent Sirens

A thought-provoking tale of friendship, love and the unheard forces that guide us.
4/5
  • Animation, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Nahabed

A poignant drama that delves into a young man’s personal sacrifice.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Czech Republic
  • 2021
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Closing Time

A drama that explores regrets and past friendships with a sci-fi twist.
5/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Into Temptation

A chilling drama that delves into the complexities of child sex abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 20 min
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