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Elliot Tittensor (TV's Shameless) stars as Daz in headlining film 'Protect Me from What I Want', a gripping British film debut that sees him woo a young lad in an underpass, only to be threatened with a break-up the following morning.

Passive and submissive roles are tackled and tugged in gay graffiti tale 'Vandals' and Icelandic grapple-fest 'Wrestling', while 'Postmortem', 'My Name is Love', and Iris Prize winner 'Steam' look at promising encounters that turn awry. Rounding out the collection are 'Heiko', an alternative ode to foot fetishes, 'Breath' where 12 year old Erik swims out to sea to make a daring move on his best friend s father, and the crème de la crème from this collection 'Trevor', which won multiple prestigious awards from Sundance, Teddy Berlinale and even The Academy Awards (Oscar) for Best Short Film.

Shorts Comprise:
- Trevor
- Protect Me from What I Want
- Steam
- Heiko
- Breath
- Postmortem
- Vandals
- Wrestling
- My Name is Love

Includes the Following: - Dare - In the closet - Area x - The young and evil - Dish :) - Bugcrush - Astoria, Queens

Films Included: 1. Curious thing 2. Just friends 3. Cake and sand 4. Watch over me 5. The new tenants 6. Mirrors 7. The traitor 8. Communication 9. The strange ones 10. Cappuccino

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"Boys on Film" goes down under to bring a fresh batch of funny and touching tales courtesy of our Aussie and Kiwi cousins, while from the USA and Hawaii to Singapore via Korea several more stories of men falling in love round out the collection.

Rising stars Xavier Samuel and Callan McAuliffe put their own twist on traditional coming out fables in Craig Boreham's second contribution to the 'Boys on Film' library, Drowning and the Berlin Film Festival Crystal Bear winner, Franswa Sharl.

Drowning
Things are changing for Mik. His world has been turned upside down by the sudden death of his big brother forcing him to redefine his place in his family and the world. The one solid thing in Mik s life is his best friend Dan. But Dan has a new girlfriend...
Franswa Sharl
On a family holiday to Fiji, twelve year old Greg s creative pursuits fail to amuse his father. Setting out to win back his admiration, he enters himself into a competition with a difference....
Tanjong Rhu
A former military officer makes a film about a man he encountered in Tanjong Rhu, a secluded cruising ground. From up-and-coming Singaporean director Boo Junfeng (of Cannes Critics Week and London Film Festival nominated Sandcastle), this film has gained notoriety in Singapore s discreet gay community.
Teddy
An earnest Londoner attempts to rekindle an old relationship while on holiday in New Zealand, but a faded old teddy bear from the past ultimately decides his fate.
Love, 100°C
A hearing-impaired boy, Min-so is gay, and he likes his classmate, Ji-seok. One day, Min-so impulsively has sex with a man who works in a public bath, an experience that lends him a new-found confidence, but at a heavy price.
My Last Ten Hours with You
At 6am Jeremy and Mark will go their separate ways. Their last ten hours together over one hot night will be punctuated with friends, fights and frustrations as they wait it out, each dealing with the loss of love in their own way.
Ron the Zookeeper
With only one male grey panda left in the entire world, Ron the zookeeper is sent in to get a sperm sample, no matter what. Eponymous Aussie artist Darcy Prendergast's first wacky claymation creation (before Mary and Max), Ron The Zookeeper was banned from his graduation premiere!
Ajumma! Are You Krazy???
Fuelled by their schoolgirl hormones, three Ajummas, aka Korean soap fanatics - the lovable Judy, Susan the gruff-tough one, and Amy the sassy tart - go on a hilarious journey to try and meet Korean superstar Michael Park by stealing his itinerary, breaking into his hotel room, and sneaking on to his music video set. However, they didn't factor in the competition!

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Collection of eight award-winning short films exploring homosexuality in young men.

Deep End (Canada- 2011)

When Dane's older brother comes out, Dane doesn't react very well. But soon after he has to choose between siding with his homophobic classmates or fighting to support his brother.
Family Affair (Brazil - 2011)
Rossi's family are no different from anyone else's but when he tries to fit in with his older brother's group of friends, he finds the outcome more than surprising.
Together (UK)
One month after moving in together David and Mark come home to find a key in the lock of their front door. They check the house and it all seems clear, until they slowly start to realise that they are not alone...
Easy Money (Spain - 2010)
When a handsome rent boy (Spanish heartthrob Mario Casas) shows up at a mysterious client's hotel room, the boy quickly learns that sex appears to be the last thing on his client's mind. What appears to be a simple misunderstanding becomes even more complicated after a knock at the door.
The Wilding (Australia - 2012)
Juvenile inmate Malcolm is in love with his cellmate Tye, but their relationship is confined within their cell. When Malcolm is offered a shot at parole, he finds himself torn between his rare chance for freedom and protecting the one he loves.
Colonial Gods (UK - 2009)
A complicated friendship between a Somali man and Nigerian man unfolds against the chaos of gentrification and displacement in the small immigrant community in Cardiff known as Tiger Bay.
It's Not A Cowboy Movie (France - 2012)
Last night, Brokeback Mountain aired on TV. Vincent watched it and found himself emotionally compelled by the story. Whilst chatting with a classmate in the school toilets, he takes advantage of the break to describe the film as only an adolescent can.
Prora (Switzerland/Germany - 2012)
In this deserted former Nazi holiday camp and communist military complex, teenagers Jan and Matthieu embark on an adventure that could change everything. Whilst exploring their surroundings they confront their identities and ultimately put their friendship at risk.

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From the cliffs of the Isle of Wight to an abandoned swimming pool via a broken down lift in Lambeth, Peccadillo Pictures presents an eclectic mix of ten UK-set short films from scorching new British talent that depict queer characters in situations both funny and heart-rending, definitive and

unique.

Films Comprise:
- All Over Brazil
- Nightswimming
- I Don't Care
- Spring
- The Chef's Letter
- We Once Were Tide
- What You Looking At?
- Man and Boy
- Diana
- Downing

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Home From the Gym (USA) (2014)

From Robert Hawk, who consulted on The Celluloid Closet, Gay Sex In The 70s and Travis Mathews' I Want Your Love and Interior. Leather Bar comes his directorial debut, which places the male form front and centre. An unnamed, sexy man comes home, alone and starts to undress...
Cruise Patrol (Netherlands) (2013)
Take a walk on the wild side and explore what happens on a long and dusty road where a routine cruise patrol takes a strange turn and spirals totally out of control.
Age 17 (Switzerland) (2013)
Matteo is a 17-year-old boy who has fallen in love with Don Massimo, a young priest in the village who leads the local marching band in which Matteo plays the drum. Matteo sees in Massimo a person willing to listen to his fears and desires and for the first time in his life, Matteo feels ready to open up to someone...
Good Morning (Canada) (2014)
Good Morning comically examines the ideas of sexual identity and age anxiety via the story of a man who on the morning after his 30th birthday party wakes up with both a massive hangover, and a 17-year-old boy sleeping on his couch.
I Am Syd Stone (Canada) (2014)
Lights, Camera, Action! When a much-desired Hollywood heartthrob returns back to his home town for a reunion of sorts, he expects to rekindle an old closeted relationship. But soon he learns that things aren't as they seem and secrets always catch up in the end.
Human Warmth (Belgium) (2013)
Antoine has a desire. His passion and his love are so overwhelming that he has to stay close to Bruno. He loves his warmth and he needs it. But as with any relationship, soon comes the time of detachment and what will happen if Antoine's body stops responding?
Showboy (Australia) (2014)
A young football player, Julian Maxwell, finds himself struggling to support his unemployed, recently widowed father while fighting to keep safe the secret he once shared with his mother: He's not only gay, but performs a drag act in a local bar.
Deflated (USA) (2012)
Chris has come to the store with his dad to spend his allowance. His heart is set on getting a bouncy ball, but all of the balls in the ball cage are bright pink...except for one deflated green ball. Ultimately Chris must make a choice: is it okay for boys to play with the bright pink balls or will he take home the deflated green one?
Tonight It's Me (USA) (2014)
A hot young hustler finds himself in uncharted waters when he spends the night with a client who is far from the "Johns" he's used to servicing.

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"Boys on Film X" is the tenth volume in the world's most successful short film series.

Headlong (2012)

On the night of a dance competition a young ballet dancer (Jelle Florizoone) is in a foreign place. He finds himself alone in his hotel room and when this emptiness overpowers him, he meets a stranger that could change everything (Thomas Coumans.
Boys Village (2011)
The Boys' Village was once a holiday home for coalminers' sons, boasting a pool and sports yards. Now, not much remains, this is a parent's nightmare and yet it can be heaven on earth for a certain kind of child. Kevin has been 11 years old for quite some time now. Has it been years or decades?
A Stable for Disabled Horses (2012)
When Kanoute decides to move back to Norway his best friend Benny throws him a surprise party a party just for two. It soon becomes apparent that Benny has a secret that he has to get off his chest before Kanoute leaves, but is it a secret Kanoute wants to hear?
Blinders (2011)
One night a young couple visit a bar one where they meet a young creature of a boy. This boy possesses an otherworldly physical beauty that could attract anyone; man or woman. And indeed, the young lovers are attracted, one more so than the other.
Little Gay Boy, Christ is Dead (2012)
Over the course of one unusual day, Jean Christophe endures a series of abusive encounters that will change him forever. His youthful innocence is changed to hardened experience as his dreams are destroyed by those around him.
Teens Like Phil (2012)
An emotional film about self acceptance; Phil, a shy teenager struggles with his sexuality. He finds himself bullied by his ex-best friend and love interest who wants an 'in' with the cool kids. Seeing no other option, Phil decides to take a drastic course of action.
Inflatable Swamp (2010)
Matt, a gay man in his late 20s, navigates the lonely intersection of carnal sex and human closeness. With the arrival of Luke, a new man in his life, he finds a way to reconcile pleasures of the flesh with the new aroused imperatives of the heart.
Yeah Kowalski! (2013)
Gabe Kowalski is a late bloomer and all-around misfit whose dad still cuts his hair. When Gabe's anonymous question about his still smooth armpits is selected to be read aloud in sex-ed class, Gabe goes to great lengths to impress his classmate crush, Shane, at Penny Foster's birthday party...

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The incredible true story of legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev (Oleg Ivenko) is brought vividly to life by Academy Awardy-nominee Ralph Fiennes and BAFTA-winning screenwriter David Hare.

From Nureyev's poverty-stricken childhood in the Soviet city of Ufa, to his blossoming as a student dancer in Leningrad, to his nail-biting escape from the KGB and defection to the West at the height of the Cold War, The White Crow is a gripping, revelatory look at a unique artist who transformed the world of ballet forever.

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As 'Boys on Film' reaches the end of its teenage years, we take a look at those unique boys; Boys who will go one step further, who excite, invigorate, and always impress. Boys who break boundaries, shape their worlds and are more than what they appear to be…

Michael Joseph Jason John
A single man imagines how life might be with a mysterious stranger he picks up on the New York City subway. A romantic thriller exploring one-night stands and the inherent thrill and risks of our hook-up culture.
The Fish Curry
Having decided to come out to his parents, Lalit spends the day cooking his father's favourite dish, Maacher Jhol. He pours his heart and soul into the meal before serving his father the delicious fish curry, but will his dish be more palatable than his confession?
Blood Out of a Stone
Because first impressions matter Michael sets Dan a challenge on their very first date together. But Dan is out of his comfort zone; he isn't used to dates requiring such vulnerability. East London provides the backdrop to this intimate story of immediate "connection".
No More We
After Hampus declares "There's No More We" he feels total relief, the weight of their destructive relationship slips off his shoulders. For his fiancé Adrian it's a devastating shock. How can they now help each other navigate the beginning of the end?
Between Here and Now
Visiting Copenhagen, Tony meets local boy Oscar at a bar. Initially cautious, Tony finds himself drawn to Oscar and their relationship rapidly intensifies; they want each other, they need each other, but can each trust the other?
Run(a)Way Arab
As drag queen Queen Za Dream prepares to go on stage, she recalls the joy of being an 8 year-old boy helping her flamboyant Iraqi-Egyptian mother get ready, and the transgressive moment that broke their close bond. 'Run(a)way Arab' is a semi-autobiographical film from British-Iraqi director Amrou Al-Kadhi.
Meatoo
A naive actor auditions for a film which could launch his career. The things he's asked to do make him more and more uncomfortable, until a choice remark from the director makes him see red. Based on a real event, 'Meatoo' is an improvised film that was conceived and shot in a day.
Dusk
Growing up in 1950's England, young Chris Winters struggles to fit into the gender roles dictated by wider society. When Chris meets dream woman Julie, life lightens a little, but the growing feeling that theirs is a life half lived haunts Chris. They start to imagine what might have been…Starring Duncan James (Hollyoaks).
Jermaine and Elsie
Elsie is fiercely independent, but due to a drink problem, is now reluctantly reliant on carers. When Jermaine, a black, sexually ambiguous carer arrives she gives him hell, but patient and caring Jermaine quickly wins her over. When Jermaine disappears without a word, Elsie makes it her mission to find out what happened to him.
Four Quartets
Raf is young, he's fun and on the pull, but tonight is struggling to find his place among the crowd. Sometimes it's that moment when you stop trying that magic really strikes.

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Embark on a magical journey through time with "Boys on Film 15: Time and Tied" featuring a brand new selection of sensational gay British short films that showcase some of the UK's best emerging talent.

Closets (2015)

Tommy Knight (The Sarah Jane Adventures) stars in this light-hearted drama as Henry, a teenager struggling with his sexuality in 1986. Hiding in his wardrobe, he time travels to the present day where he meets a similar teenager, Ben, occupying his same bedroom 30 years later.
Nightstand (2015)
Two men meet over three consecutive nights - one is young and gay, and the other is married to a woman and middle aged, their tender affair starts to unravel in the nighttime metropolis leaving them to face their biggest fears.
Crossroad (2015)
The fourth short to be directed by Leon Lopez and starring Hollyoaks Ashley Campbell. Liam, a young man wracked with confusion after an incident that triggers a mission of self-discovery where the choices he faces may risk changing his life forever.
Putting On the Dish (2015)
Journey to London, 1962, were two strangers strike up a conversation on a park bench about life and sex using Polari slang to talk about their experiences in this "fantabulosa" comedy.
Morning Is Broken (2015)
Sam's brother is getting married but this family event doesn't represent a milestone just for the groom. At the wedding, Sam meets Nick, who's friendly and fond of old cars. He invites Sam to go for a drive, a pact is made and an adventure begins.
Dawn (2016)
As dawn creeps across London, two lonely outcasts meet in the darkness, more afraid of themselves than each other. As the sun begins to rise, and the veil of night is lifted, the pair search the cold light of day for hope, as it takes more than just eyes to look inside the soul.
G O'Clock' (2016)
After being called out to an emergency, Alex, a gay paramedic, saves the life of a young boy who had overdosed on GHB. He later arrives at a chill-out and meets Nik, a sexy young Spanish boy who he takes under his wing but soon discovers his caring instincts comes with a dangerous price.
Sauna the Dead (2016)
A night in a gay sauna turns into a fight for survival. Two men must over come prejudice and join forces in taking down a horde of towel wearing zombies. This genre-hopping modern day fairy tale explores how the way we treat each other ultimately creates the worlds we live in.
Trouser Bar (2016)
Set in a London gentleman's outfitters in 1976, and taking inspiration from the emotions aroused by a fetishist love of corduroy, leather and tight trousers, two men enter Sir John's Trouser Bar but little do they know the sexual adventures that awaits them inside.

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Surprise (USA/2015)
After misbehaving at school it's time for young Jack to confess to his mother, but the solution to his "problem" is not like anything he could have imagined.
Vis-a-Vis (UK/Australia/2013)

When a government official comes to inspect Richard and Martin's relationship for visa approval, it is clear that all is not as it seems. Cue hilarious consequences as the two men will stop at nothing to hide their true identity. Will Martin get visa approval or will things turn out for the worst?
A Last Farewell (Sweden/2013)
A Last Farewell looks at an aging author's sorrow over the death of his long-term partner. Haunted by visions of his late husband, and in conflict with his daughter who is trying to renew the ties between them, how will he move on and find peace?
Boygame (Sweden/2013)
Best friends John and Nicolas aren't confident about having sex with girls, so to avoid embarrassment; they decide to get some practice - on each other.
Followers (UK/Australia/2015)
When an elderly woman sees a vision of Jesus on the trunks of a young African man at her swimming class, she befriends him as she believes God has sent her a sign for him to free her of her loneliness.
Middle Man (UK/2014)
After a misunderstanding, Nathan tries to get in contact with his hearing impaired boyfriend through a type-to-talk service. Will the middle man be able to fix the situation or will Nathan have to find another way to communicate?
Caged (Netherlands/2013)
David and Neils spend most of their time working out together on the local sports ground. Meanwhile their gang of friends harass a local boy for being gay. But their tight friendship is about to be thrown off balance by a secret Neils has been keeping.
Kissing Drew (Canada/2013)
A dreary school day in 1992: "Cool kid" Drew is James' sexual fantasy, but Drew is also James' bully. In a single moment, James faces off against both Drew the bully and Drew the fantasy, but is it enough to reclaim his dignity?
Remission (UK/2014)
Two young men and a boy roam the overgrown English countryside, seeking to escape a deadly virus. The two men are forced to take a horrific decision after the boy's behaviour puts them in increasing danger - but is it too late to cheat death?
Mirrors (UK)
In a toilet of a Manchester nightclub, two young men (Jody Latham and Liam Boyle) catch each other's eye. As they reveal their feelings to one another, they find that their lives mirror each other in more ways than one. The only thing left to do is face the person staring back at them.

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Be Intoxicated and entranced by the latest gay short films from around the world in 'Boys on Film 17'. Explore hidden desires during a sleepover, fall in love with the handyman and be seduced by a stranger on the beach as you discover why Love is the Drug.

Alex and the Handyman (USA)
When Alex, a precious nine-year-old boy, develops a crush on Jared, the moody twenty-five-year-old handyman who works in the mansion where he lives, he will stop at nothing to get his attention.
Mr. Sugar Daddy (Sweden)
Fifty-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?
Spoilers (UK, Australia)
Leon's 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?
Tellin' Dad (UK)
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...
Boys (USA)
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.
Hole (Canada)
A daring portrait of a disabled man yearning for intimacy in a world that would rather ignore him.
Happy and Gay (USA)
A queer revisionist history of 1930's black and white cartoons, 'Happy and Gay' is a musical cartoon inspired by the power of representation.
Pedro (Portugal)
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.
Kiss Me Softly (Belgium)
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?

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Worlds collide in more ways than one in this stunning collection of award winning short films. Confidence is violated, classes clash and desire is concealed, yet love still triumphs regardless of the consequences.

Short Films Comprise:
1. Want It (2015)
2. Brace (2015)

3. Un Mundo Para Raul (2013)
4. Barrio Boy (2014)
5. Aban and Khorshid (2014)
6. I Love Hooligans (2013)
7. The Violation (2013)
8. The Package (2013)
9. An Afternoon (2014)

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"Boys on Film" comes of age with ten uplifting and powerful tales recounting the lives of everyday heroes with no special powers except striving for their own identities and fighting for the right for us all to be ourselves.

Daniel (UK, 2015)

Daniel is studying in London while working part-time as an escort. He is invited to a lunch by his best friend Nori. She surprises everyone by introducing her new lover Tom, with unforeseen consequences.
Buddy (The Netherlands, 2015)
When a young man is asked by his ex lover to support him during an HIV test, he sees an opportunity to find out if there is still a chance for reconciliation.
Half a Life (Egypt, Indonesia, USA, Netherlands, 2017)
Pairing the intimate narration of a young, Egyptian gay activist with a highly stylized animation, 'Half a Life' brings the streets of Cairo to life through this firsthand account of the increasingly oppressive social climate of Egypt.
Undress Me (Sweden, 2013)
When Micke meets Mikaela on a night out, he is immediately attracted to her, as he can sense that there's something different about her. When Mikaela explains that she is trans he gets confused, aggressive and also curious. 'Undress Me' examines and challenges our perceptions of gender.
The Colour of His Hair (UK, 2017)
Based on an unrealised film script written in 1964, when homosexuality is still illegal, 'The Colour of His Hair' merges drama and documentary into an impressionistic meditation on queer life before and after the partial legalisation of homosexuality in 1967.
Silly Girl (UK, 2016)
'Silly Girl' is all about the first time you are noticed, that first time someone sees you for who you are and the transformative nature of that moment. From the Director of 'The Levelling' and co-written by Game of Thrones' Ellie Kendrick.
An Evning (Denmark, 2016)
Frederik has had sex for the first time with Mathias, his friend from school. Whilst Mathias embraces what they have done and is keen to move forward, Frederik struggles to understand his own feelings and his newfound desire for Mathias.
Aids: Doctors and Nurses Tell Their Stories (UK, 2017)
For the first time, doctors and nurses who cared for Britain's first AIDS patients in the 1980's tell of the extraordinary situation they found themselves in and the rules they had to break to help patients forgotten by the state.
It's Consuming Me (Germany, 2012)
From the director of B. A young man obsesses over his ex-lover as he takes us through a collage of memories, the highs and lows of their relationship and images of his ex-boyfriend's new life with his new lover.
Mother Knows Best (Sweden, 2016)
Starring Alexander Gustavsson from Girls Lost. A mother gives her teenage son some friendly advice on their way home from having met his boyfriend for the first time, but this innocent conversation leads to revelations that threaten to completely change their relationship. Winner of Iris Prize 2017.