Boys on Film is a DVD series of curated independent LGBTQ-themed short films. Released semi-annually, the newest installment is about to come out on December 27, its subtitle is “Love Is The Drug” and its trailer is mega sexy.
Here are the short films in Boys on Film 17:
Alex and the Handyman
When Alex, a precious nine-year-old boy, develops a crush on Jared, the moody 25-year-old handyman who works in the mansion where he lives, he will stop at nothing to get his attention. Director Nicholas Colia (USA) 14 minutes
Mr. Sugar Daddy
50-something Hans is looking for a fresh start. When he is pursued by the handsome younger Andrej, he falls for him fast. As the pair get closer, his wallet becomes looser. Is Andrej interested in Hans, or just the perks of an older man? Director Dawid Ullgren (Sweden) 13 minutes
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Leon has loved and lost. Scarred by his experiences, his life is takes a turn for the better when he meets the ideal man. Life seems full of possibility again, but what if he knew the ending before it even began? Director Brendon McDonall (UK, Australia) 22 minutes
Tellin Dad
A year into his relationship, Dan finally agrees to come out to his family. He writes letters to all of them. As each arrives, he deals with the aftermath, until there s only one left. Director André D Chambers (UK) 15 minutes
Boys
Set on the first day of summer, Brian sleeps over at Jake’s house, as they have done countless times before. This night however, the two encounter unfamiliar desires that illuminate a new side of themselves. Director Eyal Resh (USA) 14 minutes
Hole
A daring portrait of a disabled man yearning for intimacy in a world that would rather ignore him. Director Martin Edralin (Canada) 15 minutes
Happy and Gay
A queer revisionist history of 1930s black and white cartoons, “Happy and Gay” is a musical cartoon inspired by the power of representation. Director Lorelei Pepi (USA) 10 minutes
Pedro
When Pedro gets home at dawn exhausted, he is dragged to the beach by his loving mother. Initially reluctant, his interest is peaked when he catches the eye of a handsome stranger by the water. Director André Santos and Marco Leão (Portugal) 24 minutes
Kiss Me Softly
An unexpected kiss from a friend brings a shaft of light to 17-year-old Jasper’s dull existence. It provides the spark he needs to embrace who he is, but how can he persuade his self-involved father to do the same? Director Anthony Schatteman (Belgium) 16 minutes
