Black Briefs

Six dark-themed gay short films, including: SPRING: A young man meets a stranger for S&M sex, an experience that will change his life forever. REMISSION: As a man awaits the results of a biopsy at his secluded cabin, his dread amplifies when he suspects that he may not be alone. WINNER TAKES ALL: The unapologetic manipulator Ryker engineers a fight between his two boyfriends ... with Ryker himself as the ultimate prize. PROMISE: Stu and Chris appear to be the perfect couple, but past indiscretions are revealed on the eve of their wedding, causing unforgivable actions that both will regret. VIDEO NIGHT: What starts out as a fun night making videos goes terribly wrong when a group of friends discover something unexpected in the raw footage. COMMUNICATION: The story of an Orthodox Jewish student who unexpectedly inherits the estate of his estranged mentor and discovers a painful truth about their relationship.

Directed by Greg Ivan Smith, Camille Carida, Lalo Vasquez, Hong Khaou, Jim Hansen, Jack Plotnick, Christopher Banks, Black Briefs leans on a strong ensemble — Alec Mapa, Rudi Vodanovich, Richard Lambeth — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2012.