Category: Short Film

Short Film Spotlight: Hole

An award-winning short film from Canadian writer-director Martin Edralin, Hole is a powerful piece of work, shining light on a topic – and a kind of character – that are too often ignored.

Ken Harrower stars in the film as Billy, a middle-aged disabled man who yearns for an intimate connection in his solitary life. While roaming the city streets in pursuit of intimacy, he finds his disability a constant barrier to his emotional and sexual needs.

The closest thing Billy has to a friend is Craig, a handsome caregiver played by Sebastian Deery, who visits daily to help him with chores and bathing. With no other options, Billy turns to his only friend for some much-coveted relief.

Unflinchingly honest, Hole is a bold and provocative study of disability, sexuality, loneliness, lust and the not-unreasonable request to be treated with basic human dignity.

Watch a quick trailer for Hole below. The full short film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

An elderly man revisits a lost love in the profoundly emotional short film ‘Wayne’

Romance, memory, nostalgia and bravery all intermingle in Wayne, a profoundly emotionally 9-minute film from writer-director Mario Galarreta.

The title character (played at different ages by both Stu Klitsner and Ross Neuenfeldt) is an elderly farmer who is suffering from dementia and nearing the end of his life. Though he’s cared for by his wife Louise (Martha Milton Stookey), he can’t seem to remember who she is.

Wayne’s thoughts take him back to a specific time in his youth, when he fell into forbidden love with a ranch hand named Ron (Jeremy Kahn). In his mind, they’re still playfully wrestling around on the floor of the barn before staring longingly into one another’s eyes. Just as they’re about to kiss, however, he’s snapped back into the present.

In the middle of the night, desperate to reconnect, Wayne decides to make one last trip out to the barn in search of his lost love.

Watch a short teaser trailer for Wayne below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Last call invites unexpected romance in the stylish and sexy short film ‘Velvet’

It’s finally last call after a slow night at the bar. Marcus (Chris Jehnert), a shy twink expecting a first date, has been sitting alone after being stood up.

His cute, pouty face has caught the attention of Ben (Achilles Mulkey), a charming transgender bartender dressed like a king with a robe, scepter and crown.

Once the two are alone, Ben uses his considerable charm and positive attitude to coax Marcus out of his shell. The two share an unexpectedly special night together – filled with lust, dancing, romance, and the sharing of sweet childhood memories. But will they meet again? Only the velvet robe knows for sure.

From co-directors Juliana Antoninus and Damon Beirne, Velvet is a heartfelt 10-minute short film about two people who, however briefly, become the kings of one another’s worlds.

Watch the trailer for Velvet below. The short film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Short Film Spotlight: Conditional Desire

Tunisian director Houcem Slouli’s award-winning 15-minute short film Conditional Desire follows Ahmed and Salma (Slim Dhib and Imene Ghazouani) , two young gay adults who, despite residing in a society that values conformity, strive to remain honest with themselves.

Unfortunately, they find that they must grapple with a heart-wrenching psychological burden as they sacrifice their happiness to meet the expectations of others.

Having found one another, they married for convenience – seeking the freedom to pursue their passions while masquerading as a heterosexual couple.

With secret lovers representing their true identities, they navigate emotional challenges, questioning the sacrifices they’re forced to make to preserve their secret.

A stirring short drama, Conditional Desire explores identity, love and the effort it takes to stay true in a deeply restrictive world.

Watch the trailer for Conditional Desire below. The short film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Short Film Spotlight: (Un)Free Will

Prepare to have your spirits lifted thanks to the 24-minute comedy short (Un)Free Will.

In the world of the film, gay men are guided by forces stronger then themselves – namely, gay guardian angels!

Before he leaves for a two-week trip, Hunter (Gavyn Michaels) shows up to meet with his dog-sitter Alex (Ross Hutter). Despite their differences, there is an undeniable spark between the two young men. The only problem is that their unseen guardian angels (Brent Roberts and Derek DeVault) have a complicated history. When they’re not meddling in the affairs of their subjects, they’re bickering with one another.

Can these two lost souls put their personal differences aside in the name of good old fashioned human love? From writer/director Robby Kendall, (Un)Free Will is a clever anti-rom-com about learning to love yourself… even if it takes some divine intervention.

Watch a short trailer for (Un)Free Will below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.