Category: Comedy

Two slacker best buddies start to wear out their welcome in the new queer comedy ‘Rent Free’

Best friends since childhood, Ben and Jordan (Jacob Roberts and David Trevi̱o) are two young men living in a rapidly changing Austin, Texas Рwhere they navigate low-paying jobs, fraught relationships and their own emotionally codependent relationship.

When they suddenly lose their apartment, they come up with a last ditch plan to spend the rest of the year ‘rent free.’

The boys soon set out on a tragicomic journey across the couches, floors and guest rooms of their friends while desperately trying to save up enough money to leave behind a city they no longer recognize and flee for the promised land of New York City.

Made with effortless humor, sharp timing and a talented ensemble cast, Rent Free is a high-anxiety comedy about a generation on the edge, as well as a poignant exploration of male friendship and a city in flux.

Watch the trailer for Rent Free below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

A Halloween party takes some wild turns in the gay romance ‘Love Bites’ – a Dekkoo Exclusive!

Just out of their teens, Liam and Anatole (Lyad Smain and Roman Freud) were in the throes of an exciting new relationship… until they had a small fight and Anatole ended all contact.

With Anatole having almost completely disappeared, Liam finds himself confused and heartbroken. He simply can’t accept the breakup. And, since his boyfriend doesn’t reply to his calls or text messages, he decides to sneak into a Halloween party organized by one of Anatole’s friends to try and patch things up.

The wild night that ensues will test the true feelings of both young men while forcing them to confront some hard inner truths once and for all.

Winner of the Memorial Award for ‘Best Love Story’ at the ReelOut Film Festival, Love Bites – originally titled Dracula is in Love – is a winning comedy-drama from French director Lameo Flores. It’s also one of the rare Halloween-set movies that delivers tons of seasonal fun and aesthetics without all those pesky scares.

Watch the trailer for Love Bites below. The film is now streaming exclusively on Dekkoo.

Former lovers get a second chance at first love in the tender romance ‘Since the Last Time We Met’

Two men get a second chance at first love in Since the Last Time We Met, a stylish and sexy romantic drama from Argentine writer-director Matías De Leis Correa.

Fifteen years after they last saw one another, Victor and David (Patricio Arellano and Esteban Recagno) are reunited by chance – reviving the clandestine love they shared when they were younger.

Victor could never get over the wound that David inflicted by disappearing so suddenly, and his feelings are made even more complicated now that David is married.

As their lives intertwine once again, the two men struggle with their deep longing for one another, knowing that every time they meet might well be the last.

Since the Last Time We Met tells a heartfelt story of modern relationships, rekindled passions and reconnecting with a lost love.

Watch the trailer for Since the Last Time We Met below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

The director of ‘Bromance’ returns with the poignant Argentine comedy-drama ‘Blue Lights’

An emotionally-charged ensemble piece from Lucas Santa Ana, the Argentine director behind Bromance and Memories of a Teenager, Blue Lights takes place almost entirely during one unexpectedly heated dinner party.

When friends and family members gather to celebrate the 70th birthday of Alejandro (Ernesto Larrese), they’re not expecting an unforgettable night that will redefine their relationships.

As tensions simmer and truths emerge, Blue Lights explores the intricacies of love, loss, friendship and the evolving dynamics of gay and lesbian relationships in an ever-changing world.

With stellar performances from a diverse ensemble cast and a poignantly insightful narrative, this razor sharp dramedy offers a nuanced reflection on life’s complexities and the ties that bind us.

Watch the trailer for Blue Lights below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Short Film Spotlight: The Venmo Vanisher

Creative comedy multi-hyphenate Greg Wolf wrote, directed and stars in the ten-minute short The Venmo Vanisher, a well-acted and incredibly funny parody of streaming-era true crime documentaries like The Tinder Swindler and Worst Roommate Ever.

Featuring reenactments with “hot actors,” the film follows Greg as he goes out for brunch with a few of his besties. While there, he strikes up an unexpected flirtation with Loine (Ian Peterson), an attractive casual acquaintance.

When Loine asks Greg to front the money for his portion of the bill, promising to Venmo him back later, the two end up in bed together.

Loine, however, disappears soon after, sending Greg on an obsessive, exhausting and deeply unhinged mission to track down this mysterious check-skirting mastermind and retrieve the two hundred dollars he’s rightfully owed.

Not only does his quest reveal delightfully absurd secrets, but it ends up altering the course of his life in ways he never could have imagined.

Watch a short teaser clip from The Venmo Vanisher below. The film is now available on Dekkoo.

A man tries to win back the love of his parallel life in the romantic comedy-drama ‘Second Chance’

A romantic blend of fantasy and drama, the new Dekkoo Exclusive Second Chance follows Alan and Daniel (Luigi Calduch and Caio Fliper), an attractive young couple celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary.

When a romantic dinner doesn’t go according to plan, a vicious lover’s spat ensues. Daniel, in a moment of anger, suggests that maybe the pair should never have married in the first place.

During the night, fate intervenes to teach him a lesson. Daniel wakes up in the morning to find himself in an alternate universe where he and Alan’s relationship ended half a decade ago.

Suddenly alone and confused, Daniel begins to realize how much he took for granted and sets out on a mission to win back the love of his parallel life.

Taking inspiration from It’s a Wonderful Life, this new film from Mauro Carvalho, the prolific Brazilian director behind The Senator, Cousins and About Us, tells a charming and sexy story about two men who get a second chance at first love.

Watch the trailer for Second Chance below. The film is now streaming exclusively on Dekkoo.

The second season of ‘He’s with Me’ is now available on Dekkoo!

The second season of He’s with Me, the award-winning original comedy series from creator and star Jason Cicci, is now available on Dekkoo!

The show follows the unlikely friendship between Ted (Bradford How), who is straight, and Martin (creator Jason Cicci)… who isn’t. Together, the two come to learn how little they know about being modern men.

A wildly popular short comedy series with naturally charismatic stars and a sophisticated style of storytelling, He’s with Me grew out of a well-received stage show, based Cicci’s real-life experiences.

Examining his friendships with straight men, he realized how often funny and amusing situations arose from this particular gay/straight male dynamic – opening a conversation about how comfortable men are (or should be) with being available to one another emotionally.

Make sure to check out the first season as well. All episodes of He’s with Me are now available on Dekkoo.

Short Film Spotlight: People (Who Need People)

From screenwriter Eric Grant and director Omid Iranikhah, the short film People (Who Need People) follows former partners Alex and Raj (Patrick Sprague and Adron Duell), who are in the middle of a bitter divorce.

Raj has packed up most of their belongings and has one foot out the door, but Alex is nowhere near ready to move on. When Alex attempts to steal back a copy of Barbra Streisand’s album People, which was given to him as an anniversary present, it sets a major conflict into motion.

As the couple begin to argue, they discover that there are unresolved issues at the heart of their relationship… and not all of them revolve around Barbra.

Featuring game performances from the two lead actors, People (Who Need People) is a clever and bitingly funny 8-minute break-up comedy.

Check out the poster for People (Who Need People) below. The short film is now available on Dekkoo.