Damien Rea

S is for Sexy

Michaline Babich, Rick Hammerly

One-night stands, Internet dates and unrequited love are among the topics in this anthology of 7 gay-themed short films. In Signage (2007), a middle-aged man hooks up with a deaf younger man, while the offbeat 41 Seconds [41 Sekunden] (2006) chronicles a brief but steamy encounter. Shahram & Abbas (2006) follows two Iranians pretending to be homosexual in order to be granted asylum in Holland, and Mr_Right_22 (2007) focuses on a waiter who dispenses farsighted advice to a customer. Also includes: Scarred (2007); Serene Hunter (2007); and Solace (2007).

Scarred

Damien Rea

Chris Anderson, David Durham

The once handsome Rafi has a recently disfigured face that makes it difficult for him to meet other men. When a close friend introduces him to Joe, Rafi feels strangely drawn to the stranger. Yet he isn’t sure why Joe doesn’t seem to mind his scars and as Rafi knows only too well, appearances are deceiving…

Boys On Film 1: Hard Love

Timothy Smith, Maxwell Barber

Jay Brown, Peter Peralta

Created by gay directors and actors, Boys On Film features numerous award-winning shorts that deal with all aspects of gay life. Volume 1: Hard Love contains nine complete films: Hong Khaou's "Summer" starring Peter Peralta and Jay Brown; Michael Simon's "Gay Zombie" starring Brad Bilanin, Ryan Carlberg, and Robin McDonald; Jason Bushman's "Serene Hunter" starring Eric Debets, Flannan Obé, and Jonathan Blanc; Timothy Smith's "Le Weekend" starring Omar and Fernando Peres; Jean Baptiste Erreca's "Cowboy Forever" featuring Govinda Machado de Figueiredo and Jones Carlos Fialho de Araújo; Damien Rea's "Scarred" starring Chris Anderson, David Durham, and Lara Cazalet; Tim Hunter's "Packed Lunch" featuring Kevyn Boemia, Chris Sayers, and Steven Quigg; John Winter's "Mirror Mirror" starring Roy Billing; and Maxwell Barber's "VGL-Hung!" starring Marcus Proctor, Jeff Chandler, and Ashley Ryder.

He Likes Guys

Pat Mills, Edward Gunawan

This anthology of 8 gay men's shorts offers an eclectic mix of comic, dramatic and erotic films. Includes: Babysitting Andy (2007); Just (2007); Laundromat (2008); Seeing You in Circles (2005); Silver Road (2006); Steam (2009); Traces (2008); Waiting for Yvette (2008).

Steam

Damien Rea

David Norwell

A naked muscle man and some quotes by Sigmund Freud and Maryl Streep.

Kiribati: The President's Dilemma

James Heer

Anote Tong, Mat Austin

The Pacific islands of Kiribati were among the last places to be colonized by humans. But now, because of rising sea levels, they may be among the first to be abandoned. Should Kiribati President Anote Tong surrender to climate change and evacuate? Can anything be done to help him buy more time?