Milestones Short Films

Gay, bi, queer and questioning men from all different walks of life recall milestones in their lives – or reach towards new ones. Dating as an autistic guy, remembering old loves, or taking back their power, these men are all finding their way. 

Curtain Call 

Luke runs into old flame, Eric, from a previous life of performing in musical theatre. Comparing how they have both moved on, Luke reveals Eric was his first and only same-sex relationship.

Malynda Hale/ USA/ 2023/ 16m

Writer: John Volk 

Producer: Danielle Beckmann  

First Time 

An intern heads to dinner with his supervisor on the last day of his internship, but things take a turn when he is pressured into a sexual encounter. Drawing on the director’s personal experience, the film marks the bold decision when a survivor takes charge of their own narrative. 

Daniel Kahana/ USA/ 2022/ 18m 

Writer: Daniel Kahana 

Producer: Daniel Kahana, Rebecca Shapiro 

Neuromance 

Nate is twenty-three years old, living with autism and discovering the horrors of the gay dating scene in Sydney. After his well-meaning best friends sign him up to Grindr, can Nate overcome his fear of pretty much everything to find the man of his dreams? 

Brodie Pyke/ Australia/ 2023/ 13m 

Writer/Producer: Kyle Goldfinch

Nothing Special 

An open relationship makes space for an encounter that is more intense than expected when a filmmaker and a moviegoer’s ideas of cinematic romance are put to the test during a one-night stand. 

Mikko Makela/ UK/ 2023/ 14m 

Writer: : Mikko Makela 

Producer: James Watson 

Bolero 

While visiting his hometown, Fran experiences memories of a confusing encounter from his youth, triggering a strange response as the jerky rhythm of Bolero leads both Fran and soon the whole village to a joyfully chaotic climax of memory and desire. 

Nans Laborde-Jourdàa/ France/ 2023/ 17m 

Writer: Nans Laborde-Jourdàa 

Producer: Margaux Lorier