Gay Short Films
Thursday, October 16 | 6 PM
Sunday, October 19 | 7 PM (Limited seating in the Akademiesalon: don’t forget to reserve your spot!)
Tuesday, October 21 | 6 PM
Taiwan 2025 | 12:00 min | Directed by: Etsen Chen
Yen has cerebral palsy and lives with his Thai caregiver and his overprotective mother. Between fantasy and reality, a quiet drama unfolds about closeness, desire, and self-determination.
Spain 2025 | 9:00 min | Directed by: Jose Luís Lázaro
Between sand and sun, the illusion of security shimmers. A casual question turns everything upside down—and shows how thin the veneer of social tolerance can be.
Canada 2023 | 19:33 min | Directed by: Krit Komkrichwarakool
During an intimate moment, a married couple discovers a mysterious ability that brings deeply hidden feelings to light and transforms their relationship into something precious.
Germany 2024 | 19:39 min | Directed by: Lukas März
Tom and Marcel finally move into their new apartment. But something is wrong. The key for a door on the right side of the hallway is missing. And what is hidden behind it can no longer be easily locked away.
USA 2025 | 1:00 min | Directed by: Max Watkins
Strange experiences at pedestrian crossings? A young man can tell us all about it here.
United Kingdom 2023 | 9:10 min | Directed by: Thom Petty
A quiet, poignant short film about closeness, vulnerability, and enduring love. Finely observed, powerfully acted—and with a song that strikes right at the heart. Moving to the very end.
Poland 2024 | 25:00 min | Directed by: Mateusz Pacewicz
A rich kid from the upper class regularly buys drugs from a young dealer—not without ulterior motives. When their families get involved, the two have to work something out.