Indoor Boys

Two roommates who tend to stay in their apartment try to figure out themselves. But it's not always about themselves, as it can be about friends.

https://vimeo.com/indoorboys

Nominations

Best Comedy, 2018 Indie Series Awards

As We Are

Chloe's ex-girlfriend Robyn is leaving for elsewhere for a week and has asked Chloe to come by and take care of the cat. While she's also spending time in town, she goes on dates with other women and meets Robyn's upstairs neighbor, Blake. Then she tells Blake that Robyn told her about him being trans. After a discussion on trans people, they date and have a relationship, much to the amazement of Robyn.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL46vyzVpD-75VCsJ0j97EGFNiLwkerrwI

I Love Dick

This webseries is produced just a bit differently than others. While others use modern sets and color, this uses a retro look, using black and white and a look from the 1950s in Hollywood. Dick and Mickey, who is trying to break into acting, move into their own apartment and meet their landlords Fran and Edy. When the four of them meet, it's a world of comedy.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzRthvdX5M3Df5x6MoMzDwkWyH8YlRh-X

Le Fantôme de mon Ex

Translated from French, the title is "The Ghost of my Ex." Tony and Vincent were married for some time and rather happily at that. Then Tony suddenly dies. One day at the riverfront, Tony appears in front of Vincent. But only Vincent and a few others can see Tony.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAwd1047MpuHTDCtArA9DA

The Boys Who Brunch

Four gay friends. Mason looks for a partner, and the series shows him meeting guys he is romantically/sexually interested in but they end up being just friends. Then Mason has the idea of introducing them to each other and starting a weekly brunch. They have now been brunching for three years and counting. Mason's new idea? Every week they have a dare or challenge and must report to each other on the results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo5uMBn5ULY&list=PL3747775C1203BC53 (First season)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z3jQfgOdGA&list=PLyWGnH1SJ_69QH4kwvEFPlQKoPJZ2RfX- (Second season)

Romeu & Romeu

A rivalry between two families in the city of Verona is due to a crime that happened long ago. A chance meeting during a masquerade party has Ramon Monteiro and Romulo Campelo falling in love with each other.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUX6c9x58sU&list=PLjmfCcDIZE5jsrTUauvvI_3q-KD2alMQ9

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Flying High with Charlie

Charlie is looking for love. It's made more difficult due to his job as a flight attendant. When he's not in the air and at home, he'll meet up with a lady friend and meet other people while trying to avoid his ex-boyfriend who is stalking him.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzRthvdX5M3AcWkkguXfPrgUWXKK9wRzA

The Adventures of Serena Berg

Here's a LGBTQ version of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac.  The story is reinterpreted and told in vlog style by young college students. Since it is a modern interpretation, the dialogue includes modern, casual conversation about things such as sexuality. Serena, the main character, is played by a transgender actress. All episodes captioned, plus the trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdOSFhd5rRPXXvbC8oeDaeOvZxCpj-FN8

Couple-Ish

A semi-romantic webseries about three roommates. One of the three is a foreigner whose visa is expiring. Solution: a fake relationship with one of the women. Complete with a fake YouTube channel about their relationship. Guess what fake YouTube channel becomes hot?

Captions often incorporate thoughts and commentary about the characters. It can be annoying, but  the actual dialogue is captioned normally.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdi8HPMwFpYIf3qQlv7A0fg

Streamy nominee 2016



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Disposable Teens

Streamy award winner Disposable Teens deals with a gay teen who runs away from home after a fight with his parents who don't take his coming out gay very well. A social worker refers him to a shelter, which can't take him. He meets many people, but can he get the help he needs or be able to settle somewhere?

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzRthvdX5M3D37bg0G7jW4omNEEaW1oxM

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No Turning Back

From Germany is a gay webseries. Teen couple Sarah and Tom discover that love comes in many forms and it's not just male and female.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd8TF7E0vwKnF902BCvXpGeEfWIykSEyL

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Julian

Julian is like many teens out there, having issues with their parents, dating, sex, school, those sorts of things. Then he finds out he's attracted to boys.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd8TF7E0vwKnzGYT1YDjMggvTvzNnqrBd

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Kuntergrau

From Germany comes Kuntergrau, meaning "gray." A group of young gay men seek companionship while dealing with daily problems and going through their relationships, including meeting other possible new gay friends.

Note: German with English subtitles

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDi7CGNh09RB6EwFQN8drTCpO2QANmLV_

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Miqva

Four gay friends get together to discuss how one of them is going to deal with going home to a family reunion. Will he use a male escort service or will he find someone else?

Note: Spanish with English subtitles.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWhyVgtfZhp3VSAm8MCcSDp3CPMfl2Y11

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The Benefits of Gusbandry

At her 40th birthday party, Jackie meets a handsome and gay River. Their next adventures together causes a rather interesting relationship to form.

Note: In order to watch the series, one will need an Amazon Prime account to watch for free or buy the entire season 1 for $10.99.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3MBEQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_CvSkybY6J3H6G

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Her Story

Trans and queer women navigate the obstacles of who they are. Her Story centers around two trans women who have a chance encounter. Allie is a journalist for an LGBTQ magazine who interviews Violet and both hit it off.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL397e9fZhTd6Jdi6OBv8oMviMY_lowAIm
 

Archives of the Heart

Soap-opera style web series about a multiethnic group of people and their relationships, both straight and gay. Producer has pledged to caption all episodes. Even the trailer is captioned!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiIUXCEmzW4R8Lb7kdniFw

Writing in the Margins

Different people discuss diversity in literature. Videos cover topics such as stereotypes about black people that writers should avoid, and diversity in superhero comic books.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMEZcH9XVOsdPyIEVhhLnXw

Munecas Serie

Group therapy sessions are attended by six lesbians and a gay man to help them with their conflicts emotionally and sexually.

https://www.youtube.com/user/MASalharaca

Tyler Oakley

One of the big YouTube superstars, he presents on many topics such as humor and pop culture, including LGBT youth and social issues. He's even met up with Michelle Obama at the White House.  On 1/16/2015, Tyler Oakley also posted a video urging other YouTubers to closed caption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2cBTlLCKjU.

https://www.youtube.com/user/tyleroakley