BOYS ON FILM X is the tenth volume in the world's most
successful short film series.
All boundaries are broken as BOYS ON FILM X takes it further than
ever before, showcasing some of the most sexy, unique and
brilliant filmmaking from around the world.
These eight new short films have been showcased in some of the
world's biggest festivals including Frameline Film Festival, Iris
Prize Film Festival, Outfest and the BFI London Lesbian & Gay
Film Festival.
BLINDERS - Dir. Jacob Brown (USA) 10mins 2011
One night a young couple (Enter The Void s Nathaniel Brown &
Byrdie Bell) visit a bar one where they meet a young creature of
a boy (Luke Worrall). 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. What does
this chance meeting mean for their relationship?
A STABLE FOR DISABLED HORSES- Dir. Fabio Youniss (UK) 13mins 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?
LITTLE GAY BOY, CHRIST IS DEAD - Dir. Antony Hickling, Amaury
Grisel (FRANCE) 30mins 2012
Jean Christophe dreams of becoming an international model, but in
reality lives with his mother, an English prostitute in Paris.
Over the course of one unusual day, JC 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.
BOYS VILLAGE - Dir. Till Kleinert (UK/Germany) 22mins 2011
The Boys' Village was once a holiday home for coalminers' sons,
boasting a pool, sports yards and even a chapel of its own. Not
much remains of its former glory, though. Shattered glass and
debris are all over the place; graffiti on the walls. There are
countless trap falls and rtunities for injury. This is a
parent's nightmare and yet it can be heaven on earth for a
certain kind of child. It more or less is for Kevin. He has been
11 years old for quite some time now. Has it been years or
decades?
HEADLONG - Dir. Lukas Shont (Belgium) 17mins 2012
On the night of a dance competition a young ballet dancer (Jelle
Florizoone - North Sea Texas) 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 - North Sea Texas).
YEAH KOWALSKI! - Dir. Evan Robert (USA) 10mins 2011
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.
INFLATABLE SWAMP - Dir. William Feroldi (UK) 14mins 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 with the new aroused imperatives of the
heart. INFLATABLE SWAMP is an unusual exploration of gay male
psychical intimacy.
TEENS LIKE PHIL - Dir. Dominic Haxton & David Rosler (USA) 20mins
2012
Phil, a shy, insecure teenager growing up in an affluent American
suburb, is trapped in the painful throes of adolescence and the
internalised struggle in coming to terms with his sexuality. At
his elite private school, Phil is bullied by Adam, his former
friend and love interest. Adam frequently lashes out against Phil
and enjoys humiliating him in the locker room. When Phil can no
longer tolerate the situation he takes drastic action to bring it
to an end.