Benny's Gym

Norway 2008. Dir Marie Gamlem. 25min.

Alfred is a shy eleven-year-old who is bullied at school. But when one of his tormentors, Benny, asks him for a favour, the two form a close friendship that they must keep quiet.

Mr A

USA 2008. Dir Joe Murphy. 12min.

When a curious teenage boy finds his teacher's profile on a gay dating website, he makes an unexpected move that has some serious consequences.

Protect Me From What I Want

UK 2008. Dir Dominic Leclerc. 14min.

After a brief tryst with the handsome Daz in an underground archway, closeted teenager Saleem questions whether the two should meet again.

Awakening

Denmark 2008. Dir Christian Tafdrup. 38min.

While on a weekend break with his girlfriend and her family, Carsten has an unexpected sexual encounter that forces him to re-evaluate his life. A confident and beautifully filmed study of burgeoning desire and self-discovery.