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Chained To My Bully Stepbrother (AI Vertical BL Drama)

This is the second vertical AI BL drama I've sat through, and honestly I went in knowing better. I had it on while I was doing cardio at the gym, and what struck me was just how much the plot echoed the last one I watched. Same step brother romance angle, same mystery girlfriend showing up near the end, same extra guy pining after one of the leads. Genuinely the only thing going for it was the runtime, the whole thing wrapped up in forty five minutes flat.  The setup kicks off with Finn moving schools because his mom just married into money. He finds out his new step brother Aiden goes to the same place, and he's warned to keep his distance from him. Their first run in at school is rocky, just like you'd expect, but there's this odd pull between them neither can shake off. Finn keeps telling himself not to read into it because Aiden's straight and openly homophobic. Things shift when some kids start bullying Finn and the student council president, Ryan, steps in to ...

Gay Short Films : 54

Coming Out: Best Gift Ever
A 23-year-old, Russian-born violinist Artem Kolesov posted a YouTube video in which he comes out as gay. Instead of creating an anonymous contribution, he chose to share his name and face, his story of abuse, depression and suicide attempts, to let fellow LGBT youth in Russia feel less isolated. Despite the possibility of arrest, he has no regrets, because LGBT Russians & the world will hear the voice of a gay Russian.

Out of Exile: Daniel's Story
In August 2014, Daniel was confronted by his family who disapproved of his sexuality. Daniel recorded the event on his phone. This VR video using the technique of videogrammetry uses the original audio and plight of LGBT who end up being homeless because their family abandons them.

Grindr Killer (UK)
For over a year the London police failed to properly investigate the deaths of four young gay men and link them to a serial killer. During this time one man repeatedly tried to raise the alarm. Finally the killer was sentenced to life imprisonment. This short BBC documentary is about those events.

En La Azotea (Spain) [On the Roof]
Adrian and his friends climb every afternoon on a roof to watch a girl who sunbathes. But this afternoon will be different because Adrian will also see a naked guy on the roof. Challenged by his own sexuality and his friends query, he has a quick decision to make.

Längs Vägen (Sweden) [Along the Road]
Two truck drivers have a secret relationship. They meet up at a rest area along the road, but both of them are longing for something more.

Barcelona, nit d'estiu (Spain) [Jordi & Marc]
Jordi and Marc are team-mates in a local soccer team. Jordi has been offered a contract with one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world. But the club wants him to keep his sexuality a secret. This brings a bone of contention between the two guys because part of Marc wants him to not go and be away from him although football club is the right thing for Jordi. What would be the right thing to do in such a case? A very beautiful and well acted emotional film.

Shower (Norway)
Showering after his swim, a young man finds his interest piqued and his self-image challenged by a strange sound. He gives in to his instincts but rage takes over when caught by a stranger. Classic case of closet homophobia !!

Reel (Sweden)
It is the last day before Victor has to move to another city. So he and his best friend Robert do all the things they like to do together including skateboarding & spraying. But this time, there will be a kiss too.

Seminarista (USA)
A young Colombian conservative seminarian struggles to choose between his faith and his sexuality after he has a steamy encounter with a free-spirited guy during a trip to the US.

He She We (USA)
When a handsome young man decides to leave his older female lover his escape plan is foiled when her early return coincides with his new lover's arrival. A classic set up for disaster and heartbreak? Or perhaps there is another possibility of the trio getting it on?

Truth or Dare (USA)
2 couples decide to play the game but the instigator will soon realize that some deep waters may have been better left uncharted with her boyfriend. Done to death!

HerzHaft (Germany)
Felix is secretly in love with Ralph. This doesn't seem to be the biggest problem, but Felix is fifteen and Ralph is his thirty-four-year-old soccer coach. They meet every day in secret. One day, Felix's mother finds out and Ralph has to decide between feeling and reason.

Dos Chicos Adolescentes (Argentina)
2 young adult boys meet at one of the guys home on a hot day trying to control their passion and feelings.

Without A Mom (USA)
Two gay Dads fumble to provide their straight son with meaningful support after the loss of his first real love. They both constantly question if their decision was right given there is no female at home but their son assures them he is very happy to just have 2 Dads.

Eersgeborene (South Africa( [Firstborn]
The short film explores identity and sexuality within the Afrikaans minority through a tale of two brothers who descend into matricide and madness on a remote farm.

Comments

Dennis said…
I wonder if you have reviewed Ronnie & I a canadian short film from 2013 which I loved and would like to know your opinion, Thanks
Golu said…
I did actually and quite liked it. Here is my review

https://alternatesexuality.blogspot.com/2015/08/gay-short-films-37.html
Hedgehog said…
Truth or dare is damn funny. There’s really a high potential for it to be a full length film.

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