So, about a decade ago, there were these five movies that made up the whole Takumi-kun series. Now, the creators have come back with a six-episode show, with each part running about 25 minutes. I'm guessing they wanted to introduce a newer generation of BL fans to this world, but honestly, it backfired. The whole thing feels incredibly dated, like it’s completely out of touch with how modern BL shows are made today. Between a cast that’s way too crowded and a mountain of different couples to keep track of, the storytelling is just a total train wreck that doesn't make a lick of sense. The whole thing takes place at an all-boys boarding school. You’ve got Gii, who just moved back from the States and is the son of a super wealthy CEO, and he's roommates with Takumi. Right from the very first episode, Gii is basically obsessed, taking every chance he gets to shout his feelings from the rooftops. Takumi is really shy and has no clue how to handle all that heat, so he just doe...
Short docudrama exploring the history of sex in the homosexual community from the 1970s to the present day, and how the internet has changed the way gay men meet forever and the impact on the gay dating scene.
Foucault Who? (USA)
A noir crime drama showing several characters visiting a gay bar before it opens for "Foucault Night", including a runaway murderer.
A student is in love with his teacher, which borders on obsession. He chases his teacher in an attempt to get the teacher to admit his feelings. They spend the day together, with teacher finding himself gradually attracted to the passive-aggressive seduction.
When is the right time to tell someone you are HIV+? A hook-up between two young men - they make a connection, but something is holding back one of the guys while the other wants to explore the connection further. HIV+ people find it hard to find love (and sex) and are rendered lonely because of this issue. An extremely well made film that tells audiences so much more than any other format would have been able to. This is an absolute MUST watch short film.
Gi-tae who is going to terminate his military service goes on a road trip with Jun-young by drugging him with a sleeping pill and heading south. They learn more about each other, the relationship the two men have with each other is revealed and they come to terms with their sexuality. At 45 minutes long duration, the film should have been much shorter.
A guy likes his roommate but can't express. When they go for a motel hook up and the friend finds a guy for sex and eventual dating, our man will go to any lengths to seed jealousy in his friend's mind which will lead to mistrust.
Market This! Queer Radicals Respond to Gay Assimilation
A timely documentary that explores the desire for radical politics and culture in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Two-Spirited and Transgender community.
Philip dreams of becoming a model. At a casting he gets the chance to be photographed with the well-known model Sebastian and they fall in love. During the photo shoot, Philip pushes his limits more and more in order to keep the photographer's interest.
Mansão do Amor (Brazil)
A drag performer is seeking new artists and interviewing one of them to join her in the club.
Marc, like every weekend, goes to his best friend's house to watch a football game. But this time the meeting is different, an involuntary finding will make him look at his colleague with different eyes.
Shakyata (India) [Possibilities]
Vishnu, a professor, married for 22 years, is the patriarch of a conservative Indian family. But he is harboring a secret of a secret love with a fellow male colleague.
At a dinner party in the Hollywood Hills, Lorenzo and Kitty (with the help of some Hollywood legends and a few unexpected guests) must convince an immigration officer that their phony marriage is actually legitimate; or else Lorenzo could risk deportation.
Love Is Love (India)
Two roommates just fall in love showing us that when love happens, it just happens and gender doesn't matter.
A boy-meets-boy tale, a few hours before the world ends. The boys share amazing chemistry and the last scene is very heart warming.
Carving Space
Documentary follows Unity and affiliated queer skate activists, as they provide spaces and voices to the often-overlooked queer community.
Samar loves his best friend but will it get reciprocated. He has waited 4 years before his estranged friend comes back to visit him from Denmark. Would this be the time that Samar's wait will be over. Bad acting.
Self Portrait (USA)
A young photographer is forced to question his sexuality when, during a portrait session, his model makes a surprising romantic advance.
Martin wants it all; all the girls, all the boys, all the sun hours, all the nights, all colors T-shirts. He wants to be the main character of all summers.
After Noon (Singapore)
Two teenage boys idle away a seemingly ordinary afternoon, but as events stir up hidden feelings, confusion leads to the testing of boundaries.
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