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This short feels like a conversation I am sure many people have had, very relatable and hard hitting.

Running time: 5 minutes

Staccato

Set in the past where the class divide is more evident than ever, Master Thomas Croyden can’t quite concentrate with the new young gardener around. He must sleep with her to “fix” his homosexuality.

Running time: 32 minutes

FAG

One of the slightly longer gay short films at 35 minutes, FAG is a gay film about homophobia.

Thomas, a seventeen-year-old-boy, is attracted to Esteban, another boy from highschool.

As Hadley gets humiliated unintentionally by her teammates, it’s clear that growing up and taking risks is also synonymous with emotional casualties.

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Love knows no bounds — and neither does a great story. There, Craig (Gets) is sick and James (Domingo) runs the ranch when Craig’s sister arrives, spurring difficult conversations among them.

According to Palmer, the film is based on his own experiences of being in a multicultural, same-gender relationship.

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Directed by Erich Rettstadt and co-produced by Anita Tung and C.K. Hugo Chung, the short film follows 10-year-old Jojo in Taiwan and his encounter with the glittering, magical Tank Fairy.
The young protagonist is an outcast dreaming of Drag, but he soon gains the encouragement he seeks from the Tank Fairy.
Tank Fairy features Marian 瑪麗安, Ryan 宥騰, and Danielle Yen, with Rettstadt doubling as the screenwriter and executive producer.
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It was co-produced by Eva Yates and Emily Morgan, edited by Rebecca Lloyd, composed by Ré Olunuga, and DP-ed by Nanu Segal.
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The world of short films is a celebration of diversity, creativity, and resilience.
In this blog, we’ll be delving into six of the most outstanding LGBTQ+ short films of 2022, exploring the themes and messages that made them so memorable and impactful.

They remind us that, even in the face of adversity, love, courage, and hope always find a way to shine.
As we celebrate the outstanding LGBTQ+ short films of 2022, it’s important to remember that behind every great film is a supportive community and ample funding opportunities.
The story asks essential questions about freedom as it relates to location.
For Love is featured in the 2022 BlackStar Film Festival lineup. From heartwarming tales of love and acceptance, to powerful stories of self-discovery, these films explored the complexities of the LGBTQ+ experience with grace, sensitivity and a touch of humor. This collection of movies celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer experiences onscreen.

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1. It is featured in the 2022 Vienna Shorts Film Festival selection.
Directed by Tang Yi – a Hong Kong filmmaker – the short is a story of teenage student Shengnan, who gets invited to her cousin’s party.

A light hearted and realistic depiction of a Grindr date that could be successful…
A short film that following Jamie who is looking for his first relationship but has had nothing but disappointment so far….that is until he starts chatting to Ben, is he finally going to have a positive experience?
Running time: 9 minutes
See you Soon
Keeping on the gay dating app theme, after months of talking online our protagonist travels across the country to spend a weekend away and hoping to find a love connection.
Running time: 17 minutes
Sequins
Adolescence can be such a drag.
Exploring the drag scene in Blackpool in 1997, Paul Bigsby is just trying to get through his teenage years, cope with family and high school bullies.
With many awards and nominations, another great gay short film to watch.
Running time:18 minutes
Ubaal
If you have ever struggled with loneliness, take a look at this gay short film.
“Ubaal” is about a boy who is struggling with loneliness in his life and he is waiting for someone who can remove the emptiness of his life.
Running time: 16 minutes
Two Little Boys
I was immediately hooked into this storyline of Josh who is being aggressively bullied in school.
Things turn dark when Josh accuses his bully of rpe.

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What is a Gay Short Film?
A gay short film is an original motion picture with a running time of 40 minutes or less focusing on a topic relevant to the LGBTQ community or focusing an LGBTQ cast.
The challenge is to create a gripping, deep and meaningful storyline in a very short time – the gay short films in this shortlist certainly hit these markers.
33 of the Best Gay Short Films and Movies
Protect me from what I Want (2009)
This was one of the first gay short films that I watched, mainly because I had a crush on the actor Elliot Tittensor.
Saleem is an Indian student living in Leeds (UK) with his parents.

With multiple barriers to their affair expect drama, betrayal and a WTF ending.
Running time: 23 minutes.*
One Up
I thought it would be cool to make a film about girls doing something really, “un-lady like,” and being brutal – Julia Thompson
As Hadley engages with her ice hockey teammates and is confronted with the reality that not only does she like girls, but they may not like her back, her inner judgement and turmoil is palpable.

It follows Nkechi (Marcy Dolapo Oni), her girlfriend Martha (Ann Akinjirin), and their friends as they navigate life in London.
The film festivals of 2022 were a testament to the significance of this movement, showcasing some of the most captivating and inspiring gay short films that left audiences around the world in awe.

Homesick
Featured in 2022 at SXSW and the Brooklyn Film Festival, Will Seefried’s Homesick is a 15-minute dark comedy about an “unhappy man” attending an absurd retreat where adults can come to get their second chance at a happy childhood.
Produced by Wolflight Films – which director Seefried co-founded – this queer-inclusive narrative short actually won the 2022 SXSW Pitch-a-Thon.
Homesick is produced by Hannes Otto, composed by Andrew Orkin, sound designed by Arjun G.

Sheth, edited by Eva Du Preez, DP-ed by Cory Fraiman-Lott, and production designed by Cheyenne Ford.
2. A meditation on life and love in the digital age.
Running time:17 minutes
The Good Waiter (Gay Short Film)
Romantic, sweet but also disturbing and weird, ‘The Good Waiter’ challenges our views of having ambitions and aspirations.
Running time:14 minutes.
You Say Hello
Returning to his family home to end his life, a suicidal young gay man is taken aback by a chance encounter with a hustler which halts him in his tracks.
Running time: 22 minutes
My Name is Love
Can an innocent chance encounter always be that innocent?