‘Seed Money’ looks into the life of legendary gay porn producer and philanthropist Chuck Holmes

As the head of Falcon Studios, Chuck Holmes became one of the most influential gay figures of the 20th century, his work viewed by millions of men at a time when most cinematic representations of gay life were either blatantly homophobic or strictly relegated the art house.

Starting in the early 1970s, Chuck revolutionized the newly legal gay porn industry, assertive in his belief gay men deserved positive representations – and that quality gay films would help them change their sense of self.

He fought legal battles and personal demons, surfacing in the late ’80s as a major contributor to the growing gay rights movement — only to find that the community he helped create now thought of him as a liability.

Through extensive use of film footage, archival material and interviews with Chuck’s friends, lovers, activists and fellow adult filmmakers, the groundbreaking feature-length documentary Seed Money follows the sensational story of Chuck’s incredible rise, his cultural and philanthropic contributions to gay culture and his struggle to achieve respect – even in death.

Watch the trailer for Seed Money below. The documentary is now streaming on Dekkoo.

A filmmaker shares the final years of his elderly gay uncle in the moving documentary ‘Much Ado About Dying’

When filmmaker Simon Chambers receives a call from his elderly gay uncle – who states, gravely, that he thinks he may be dying – he takes it as a summons.

As it turns out, eccentric Uncle David, a retired, Shakespeare-obsessed actor living alone in a cluttered, mouse-infested house in London, is being dramatic… sort of.

For the next five years, Chambers both cares for and documents him, through all of his performative exuberance, anarchic charisma and mood swings, as various people, including a sexy young hustler, possibly try to take advantage of the precarious situation.

As their lives become encumbered by hospital visits, a house fire and Britain’s inadequate eldercare system, the young filmmaker – also single and queer – reflects with aching honesty on what may await him in the years to come.

A must-see documentary by turns both joyously funny and achingly sad, Much Ado About Dying is a thought-provoking study of what it means to live – and die – with dignity.

Watch the trailer for Much Ado About Dying below. The documentary is now streaming on Dekkoo.

Short Film Spotlight: The Repetition

Mexican writer-director Tania Karenni examines addiction and sobriety with the intense 15-minute short The Repetition.

Unfolding almost like a horror film, the story follows Daniel, a vulnerable single man played by Ernesto Siller. With only a few days sober, he’s at a turning point in his life. He must now choose between letting go of the addictions that torment him or continuing to escape his loneliness through them.

Daniel has tried again and again to rebuild himself, but the shadow of alcohol and toxic relationships always end up catching him. With a party raging next door to his apartment and a knock at the door from an alluring, but unwanted visitor, he turns to a text chain for support, but their encouragement may not be enough to keep him on the right path.

When he finally opens the front door and gives into temptation, he’s given a stark reminder of the demons that he’s been trying to keep at bay.

Skillfully acted and directed, The Repetition is a hard-hitting study of one man’s hard-fought effort to improve his life and learn to start taking things one day at a time.

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

Watch the first season of the sexy gay comedy series ‘Open to It’ – available now on Dekkoo!

From writer, director, creator and star Frank Arthur Smith, Open to It is a queer indie comedy series about a loving gay couple who experiment with becoming a hot gay throuple! They soon find, however, that threesome sex and open relationships come with more complications than limbs.

The couple in question are Cam and Greg (Frank Arthur Smith and Tim Wardell). Looking to liven up their sex life by adding a third, they audition Princeton, an alluring young twink (played by Boy Culture: Generation X star Jason Caceres). He may be demanding and manipulative, but could he be the one? Or is it hot bartender Kenny (Todd Lien), who has all the right equipment, but only seems interested in one of our heroes?

On top of their indecision, Cam and Greg must also contend with a pair of loveable, but incredibly nosy neighbors, who never seem to stop intruding with questions, advice… and snacks.

Following a classic sitcom structure, Open to It explores polyamory in a hilarious, completely non-judgmental way, showing that consent and communication can facilitate any relationship format.

Whether you’re single, coupled or throupled, you can dive into all the action of Open to It on Dekkoo. All six episodes of the first season are available now. Check out the trailer below.

The long-lost queer indie classic ‘Together Alone’ is now available on Dekkoo!

Shooting on 16-millimeter black and white film in his own apartment back in 1991, with a budget of just seven thousand dollars, filmmaker P.J. Castellaneta wrote, directed, produced, edited and even catered this bare-bones affair as his cinematic calling card while capturing a very specific moment in LGBTQ+ history.

Together Alone stars Todd Styles and Terry Curry as two men, both coincidentally named Brian, who meet in a bar and end up going home together. Later, they start getting to know one another, spending hours talking through a variety of topics – including AIDS, sexuality, feminism, role-playing and Emily Dickinson.

A fascinating time capsule that celebrates the value of good dialog and showcases what a smart filmmaker can do with a shoestring budget, Together Alone isn’t a well known film, but it earned much respect at the time of its release. Writing in The Austin Chronicle, critic Marjorie Barmgauten called the film “forthright and artistically accomplished.” It went on to win numerous accolades, including the ‘Audience Award’ at the San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, the ‘Teddy Award’ for ‘Best Feature Film’ and the ‘Best Art House Film Award’ at the Berlin International Film Festival and the award for ‘Best Feature Film’ at the Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

Watch the trailer for Together Alone below. The film is finally available once again, ready to be discovered by a whole new generation, on Dekkoo.

Lead actors Nick Ferrucci and Benjamin Farmer return for the final entry in ‘The Falls Trilogy’

Brace yourself for the emotional final entry of director Jon Garcia’s The Falls Trilogy. The original film, about two Mormon missionaries who fall in love, was released in 2012 to such great acclaim that it spawned two unexpected, but wholly welcome sequels.

In The Falls: Covenant of Grace, the third installment, lead actors Nick Ferrucci and Benjamin Farmer reprise their roles as R.J. and Chris, two men who seem destined to be together despite overwhelming obstacles.

Now finally together, the pair are struggling to make their relationship work amid conflicts with their families and their faith. Determined to put the past behind them, the two men set in motion a quest for unconditional love that ultimately leads them to the very top of the Latter Day Saints leadership.

Handling controversial topics with great sensitivity, this final trilogy entry has resonated with LGBTQ+ audiences around the world.

Don’t miss this exquisitely moving third chapter – and make sure to check out The Falls and the first sequel The Falls: Testament of Love, both of which are also streaming right now on Dekkoo.

Check out these exclusive images from the NYC premiere of the Dekkoo-original ‘Throuple’

After winning over audiences at film festivals all over the country, the colorful and sexy new ‘rock n’ roll love story’ Throuple has hit theaters this month courtesy of Dekkoo Films!

Directed by Greyson Horst, Throuple highlights queer folks’ ability to think outside the box and find new and exciting ways to live, love, express themselves and feel fulfilled.

Check out exclusive images below from the premiere of Throuple at the famed Quad Cinema in New York City. The cast and crew were joined by writer and podcast host Rich Juzwiak and superstar drag queen Nicky O for exclusive Q&A sessions.

Keep your eyes peeled for the film. It’s releasing in Los Angeles March 21st at the Lumiere Cinema.

Throuple will be available on all major VOD platforms in June with a release on Dekkoo planned for later this year! All photos courtesy of @yifuography.