SHORTS: WHERE THE BOYS ARE

Let’s hear it for the boys with short films that show off how gay relationships can be fun, flirty, and complicated — all at the same time.

From romances and fleeting hookups to the intricacies of platonic friendships, this program has all the boy drama covered. Get ready to meet a charming kleptomaniac, visit a seaside siesta, and go down the journey of a drug-induced adventure on your way to find WHERE THE BOYS ARE.


A PIPE DREAM
Dir. Ethan Wayne Smith, USA, 8 min
Preparations for a hookup with a charming top become messy.




BIRD IN HAND
Dir. Nick Beardslee, USA, 13 min
A compulsive thief meets a man in a relationship.




HARD
Dir. Robin Takao D’Oench, USA, 12 min
A teenage boy navigates the uncertainties of his sexuality after his first time with a girl doesn’t go as expected, forcing him to confront his feelings of desire for his best friend.




CATALINA
Dir. Tyler Rabinowitz, USA, 15 min
Three childhood best friends reunite for a weekend camping trip.




SKIN CAN BREATHE
Dir. Chheangkea Ieng, USA, 11 min
While living in America, a Cambodian teenager finds a home in his high school pool.




I WISH I NEVER FUCKING MET YOU
Dir. Jacob Charton, USA, 10 min
Two men reunite and discuss their complicated relationship.




LECHE CON CEREAL
Dir. Robert Gauldin, Bryan Berrios, USA, 14 min
A young house-sitter takes a large dose of hallucinogens.

This program will be followed by a Q&A.

Presented in partnership with Boxers NYC, and The Phluid Project