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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Gay Short Films & Web Series

Gay Short Film Showcase: This is how homophobia feels in 2018 – A poetic look at modern gay oppression

April 10, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The BBC’s The Social is a digital content stream featuring creative young people from all over Scotland. One of its latest videos is a poetic look a modern day homophobia. The poem explores things many gay people will know if they show public displays of affection.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Two men hold hands in a public place, but even in 2018, something’s not quite right. Time For Love explores homophobia in modern society, and also the concept of normality. Do the pressures of convention turn us against one another? Is love the price?’

Unfortunately the video is only likely to play in the UK, but if you can watch it, it’s well worth taking a look at the thoughtful and smart video below. [Read more…]

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Michael And Michael Are Gay Web Series Needs Your Help To Look At The Messiness Of Open Relationships

February 24, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Michael Feldman and Michael Rachlis​ went slightly viral a few years ago with their marriage proposal, which took place during the curtain call of a play. Now they’re planning something a little different, with a six-part web series called Michael And Michael Are Gay, which will look at various things, most notably the issues that arise from open relationships.

In order to get the series completed, they’ve launched a Seed & Spark campaign in the hope of raising $40,000. As usual, there’s a range of perks on offer.

They write, They write: “In the current media landscape, we don’t see our story of marriage reflected. This is an opportunity for queer storytellers (and a straight female director) to be in the driver seat and unapologetically tell queer stories. It will also feature a racially & ethnically diverse cast of LGBTQ actors. Michael & Michael are Gay is a six-episode scripted web series inspired by the real lives of its creators – two neurotic Jews named Michael who fell in love and decided to make it official.  The series will explore the lives and unique challenges of two loveable, sex-positive misfits, trying to navigate what marriage looks like between two men in the 21st century.  It will also be an opportunity to tap into an impressive pool of LGBT talent to combine their powers (Captain Planet-style) to tell a story that is no holds-bar, unapologetically, and gratuitously GAY (Just like Captain Planet).”

As the clip from the pilot episode below shows, that LGBT talent includes EastSiders creator Kit Williamson and his real-life hubby John Halbach, and Youtuber Michael Henry. Take a look at that teaser below, and if you like what you see, head over to Seed & Spark to help out.

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Gay Short Film Showcase: The Loneliest Boy Band – Can a Backstreet Boys obsessed guy find love?

January 24, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It’s difficult to create something that’s strange, funny, sad, sweet, awkward, slightly cringe-inducing (in a good way), heartfelt and both familiar and unique. It’s even more difficult to do that in just six minutes, but director Natalie Falt manages it with The Loneliest Boy Band.

In the short film, ‘Dusty Jacobson is as excited about finally having a date as he is about boy bands but will HungBrad show up?’ That’s the bare bones of the story, but it’s in the manchild creation of Dusty that the interest in the short film lies. Falt co-wrote the film with Arne Gjelten, who also plays Dusty, a character who is both introvert and extrovert at the same time – full of hope, but also slightly hopeless.

Take a look at The Loneliest Boy Band below. If you know a short film we ought to be posting, tell us by getting in touch via our contact page. And check out more gay short films and web series here. [Read more…]

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Gay Short Film Showcase: Underwater – Things get explicit between a group of young swimmers (NSFW)

January 23, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Although much porn lacks imagination, in the past few years certain studios and filmmakers have blurred the lines, whether it’s including extremely explicit content in a ‘normal’ movie, or trying to give porn a more artisitc or filmic edge. The reason we’ve decided to include Underwater here (you can watch it below) is because it’s rather unusual in that it was actually a 90-minute hardcore porn movie from 2015 called Swimboy. However, to become the short film Underwater it’s had most of the porn removed, instead concentrating on the story. (Although you’ll be pleased to hear not all the porn was removed, so it still has some very NSFW moments).

Initially that might seem pointless and/or extremely boring, but it actually reveals a decent (though not spectacular) short film underneath all the sex, which genuinely values character and the emotional arc of the story. Likewise, it’s not afraid to go to some dark places as its main character deals with depression. the death of a parent, peer pressure, bullying and rejection. It’s certainly not what you’d expect from porn – not least because it doesn’t feel the need to tack on a typical happy ending – and actually works surprisingly well.

You won’t be surprised to hear though that as its filled with porn stars, the acting leaves much to be desired, and it’s far from the greatest short film ever made. It is interesting though just to see what porn can be with a little thought.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Battling with his own inner demons, Jonathan, played by Australian talent Jaxon Radoc, is taken to an elite swimming academy deep in the English countryside by his soon to be step-mother, kept away from her upcoming wedding to his father. At the academy, Jonathan struggles to find his place among the group, he may be a top athlete in his field, but when it comes to the small world of Lakeside, swimming, sex and chauvinism combine to create something explosive and the potential for something very dangerous. Lightfarms debut short movie brings an all-star cast from the adult industry and drops them into the mainstream movie world, providing real chemistry between the actors, with real tension and drama like none other. The rites-of-passage all young gay men face and how they adapt to new surroundings and a burgeoning sexuality is fully explored here. With director Alejandro Sesma at the helm, and producer Steven Chinnery working closely together, the movie gives an authenticity rarely seen in such movies.’

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Gay Short Film Showcase: Ultra Bleu – A young man faces a breakup, plus the sequel needs your help

January 16, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It’s not often a LGBT-themed short film gets a sequel, but filmmaker/actor Nick Neon is busy putting together a follow-up to his successful short, Ultra Bleu, which will follow more of the adventures of Jimmy Park. To help with post-production and film festival costs on that sequel – called Zero One – Nick has launched a Kickstarter in the hope of raising $10,000.

It’s a good opportunity then to catch up with where it all started. Ultra Bleu, which was inspired by Neon’s own experiences of being left by his French boyfriend while living in South Korea, follows ’20something + lost, Jimmy Park, for the first 24-hours after a violent break up with his now ex-boyfriend and how a chance meeting with a stranger reveals deeper issues he must confront while living in Seoul.’

The upcoming sequel meanwhile is set, ‘one month after the events of Ultra Bleu. Jimmy Park is visiting home for the first time in four years, and is deeply questioning the choices he has made with his life. Both his dysfunctional family and his own generation’s inability to foster intimate relationships only serve to further his sense of disconnect.’

You can watch Ultra Bleu below, and if you like what you see, head over to Kickstarter to help out.

If you know a short film we ought to be posting, tell us by getting in touch via our contact page. And check out more gay short films and web series here. [Read more…]

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Gay Short Film Showcase: The Definition of Lonely – A dog brings two unlikely strangers together

January 1, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Actor Leon Lopez has been seen on UK TV screens in the likes of Brookside and Eastenders. However, he’s also been showing the world he has talent as a director, including the gay-themed feature film Soft Lad. His first film was the short , The Definition Of Lonely, which found plenty of success, winning best gay short film at OUTWEST Film Fest, and Best Script & Best Actor at KINO FEST!

Now that short has been released online so everyone can take a look at the rather sweet and hopeful film. The Definition Of Lonely follows a young Londoner contemplating his solitude, and trying to figure out a life that seems to have little connection to others or even a routine apart from going to a park each day. Then, sitting on a bench, he gets an unexpected visitor in the form of a dog called Charlie, which helps introduce him to Charlie’s owner and a potential, unexpected bond.

Take a look at The Definition Of Lonely below. If you know a short film we ought to be posting, tell us by getting in touch via our contact page. And check out more gay short films and web series here. [Read more…]

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I’m Fine: Season 2 Trailer – Catching up with the gay friends in the show’s second instalment

November 27, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The gay streaming service Dekkoo has brought us a few interesting shows such as Feral and Three, but one of the best has been I’m Fine. The first season was released on the service earlier this year and has since made its debut on DVD (thanks to TLA releasing).

Now it’s coming back for a second season, which will hit Dekkoo in January. We can get a taste of what’s in store with the new trailer.

In the first season, ‘Nate just broke up with his boyfriend, but he’s totally fine. His best friend Jeff is always by his side, and his other friend, Andy, experiencing a happy, healthy relationship doesn’t bother him at all. Why would it? As Nate navigates the daily struggle of dealing with an ex who just won’t go away, he continues to feel like he might break – but really, he’s fine. I’M FINE is a comedy series that explores gay male relationships and friendship with a brutally honest edge.’ So what’s going to happen next? [Read more…]

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Gay Short Film Showcase: We Once Were Tide – Can a young man’s love surmount life’s obstacles?

November 7, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

We Once Were Tide has seen a fair amount of success, having impressed many at film festivals, before going on to be part of the Boys On Film gay short film collection in the UK, and the Blue Briefs selection in the US. It might be a few years old now, but it’s certainly worth a watch.

Here’s what said about it in our Boys On FIlm review: ‘We Were Once Tide… sees Anthony living on the Isle Of Wight with his terminally-ill mum. The main bright spot of his life is his boyfriend, Kyle. Over the course of 12 hours or so, tensions rise and fall as they try to define their relationship and negotiate the issues surrounding Anthony’s mother. But while Anthony begins to see hope, bad news is just around the corner. A film about what people don’t say or can’t admit, We Were Once Tide has a sad melancholy to it, contrasting the bleakness of the rocky Isle Of Wight shore with the potential intimacy and future of the lovers. The ending is sad but understandable – one of those moments where nothing you can do is fully the right thing, everything is a bit wrong and choices need to be made – even if people can’t voice them.’

Take a look at Zaya below. If you know a short film we ought to be posting, tell us by getting in touch via our contact page. And check out more gay short films and web series here. [Read more…]

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Gay Short Film Showcase: Zaya – Two women of colour explore queer sexuality through dance

November 5, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Although Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing With The Stars is resolute in only including opposite sex couples, queer film has been far better at using dance to explore sexuality and gender. That trend continues with the beautiful French short film, Zaya, which uses dance to exploring the growing bond between two women in an intimate and sometimes intense way.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Directed by Susanne Serres, Zaya follows its titular character who is a contemporary dancer and has just realized her love for her dance partner Nadege. But first she must realize her love for herself, overcoming her fears and opening up about who she is to her mother. #LoveIsLove’

Take a look at Zaya below. If you know a short film we ought to be posting, tell us by getting in touch via our contact page. And check out more gay short films and web series here. [Read more…]

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The Gay-Themed Comedy Web Series Stray Is Planning Season 2, But It Needs Your Help

November 1, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Earlier this year we posted episodes from the fun new web series Stray, which is about a straight guy and a gay guy, and their developing roommate bromance. Now the show is plotting its return for season 2, but in order to get it made, it’s hoping to raise $15,000 via Seed & Spark.

The first season concentrated almost exclusively on the straight Rich and the gay Jay, as they negotiated their fledgling friendship, from Rich getting a little too personal as he tries to find out about all things gay, to disussing the relative merits of Tinder and Grindr. We’re promised that ‘In Season 2, Rich and Jay’s world expands, introducing new friends and love interests, including “Brock,” Rich’s homophobic “friend”; “Marquis,” a holier-than-thou thespian; “Autumn,” a sadistic world-saver; and “Luna,” an unfiltered jocknerd.

‘Season 2 will contain 10 five-to-12-minute episodes, including a short-form adaptation of the 1980s comedy Clue, a Freaky Friday-esque episode in which Rich and Jay switch orientations; and an episode that deconstructs the ending of 500 Days of Summer which includes, if we hit our stretch goals, a protracted, Family Guy-style non-sequitur of a fight sequence.’

There are some fun added incentives for those who back the fundraising campaign, from personalised magic tricks to the chance to write your own Stray mini-episode.

Take a look at the crowdfunding video below, check out Season 1 here, and then if you like what you see, head over to Seed & Spark to help out. [Read more…]

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