SPORTS! | A GAY SHORT FILM BY KYLE KRIEGER

SPORTS!
When Zach brings along his thirsty, nosey roommate, Eduardo, to his basketball pick-up game with his straight best friend.. the outcome of the game takes an unexpected turn when Zach has to confront which team he is really on.
Credits
Starring
Zach Graves
Instagram / zach_graves
Eduardo Sanchez-Ubanell
Instagram / eduardoubanell
KZbin bit.ly/2tlW4ze
Cody Callahan
Instagram / codycallahan555
Directed by Kyle Krieger
Instagram / kylekrieger
Written by Eduardo Sanchez-Ubanell
Cinematography by Jacques Lorch
Instagram / jacqueslorch
Produced by Jake Wilson
Instagram / jakewil
Sound by Kevin DeKimpe
Instagram / fatrubberducky
Color by Daniel Seung Lee
Instagram / danielseunglee

[@collinsje5]

"You've also been checking out my ass all day". I'm sorry. Isn't that what sports are FOR? It is certainly the reason I watch football!

[@suyashawasthi2476]

Gurrrrrllllllll what the fuck!! Me too. ❤️😂

[@artemis_time5924]

no, I actually appreciate the sport

[@argobasuki1243]

I like Sport, Ass is a Bonus.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

Jerald Collins u forgot all sports 😂... Well except Hockey... Soccer for CR7 is a must, been my crush since well high school

[@WilliamJulienNkogheOlympio]

Yes they do.

[@therabbitdunn4590]

“I know it’s like hard to tell I give this pretty masculine vibes” - “Oh no I could tell” 😂 hahhhahhhahahahahahagafJUAHAHAHHAS

[@juancarlos9592]

LOL

[@kandykanekelly3393]

You've also been checking out my ass all day 😂😂😂

[@SamzRodri]

We are constantly coming out and one day I hope it won't always be as scary. This was wonderful Kyle.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

In the future there isn't a closet, everyone is who they are and accepted because it's the norm

[@marcvac]

Lately, I’ve been binge watching short gay films, and this is by far one of the best ones - if not the best. Light, funny, insightful, current and relatable. Awesome job!!!

[@Sbudre]

Kyle Krieger has made some of the best shorts I've seen. I've only seen two of them.

[@KyLatimer]

“i love a good tag team” AAAAHHHH WIG !!!

[@humanbeing9618]

Ky Latimer your cute

[@algerianfoodies2389]

Ky Latimer do you know the song in the end???

[@zacholiveira815]

@@algerianfoodies2389 It's called "Team", by Lorde

[@samershami9655]

شش

[@humps678]

I was snatched bald!!!!

[@treyvorable]

I know it's a short film but it was too short 😂

[@locoHAWAIIANkane]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 RIIGHT?!

[@locoHAWAIIANkane]

Like, are the follow up vids on Tumblr by chance?

[@humanbeing9618]

Hi cutie

[@tatianamckenzie5396]

Woke waaaaaaay too short

[@camecex]

It was more like a commercial

[@skaterguy6680]

Kyle: I’m also gay btw. I know, it’s like hard to tell. Shawn: Ahmm, yeah, no I could tell. Lol🤣

[@mr.grumps3544]

@BertasU I'm 30 years old and have NEVER met a straight guy who acts like the white gay guy in the video. Idk where you live but the straight guys where I live definitely don't act anywhere close to that.

[@thejuanpxD]

that was the funniest part.

HAHAHAHAH that was hilarious 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@SakuroAlex]

@@mr.grumps3544 I've met plenty

[@samershami3337]

Hello can you send me a phone number to speak please

[@ericgomez386]

Eduardo is fantastic in this. He's so natural and good comic relief.

[@ACONNECTIONTV]

This was sooooo gooood

[@MarcosWilliandaSilva]

I know he is his friend and is trying to help, but I think that coming out is a process that is different for every person, and his friend was pushing it, I didn't like it. You should be able to come out to any person when you're ready, not when people say that you have. Th'ts just my way of seeing it

[@fers.m.1977]

Friends are there to push you

[@sahilxt2688]

Yeah yeah then come out in another life idiot friends help u to come through from difficult phases ...what if they push they r helping

[@Dshelby_1980]

If it dont come up it doesnt come up, he can come out in his own timing

[@KhanhTheLearner]

I mean a push is a healthy thing too, and good friends are meant to do that to help you. In the worst case, the friend is there and ready to defend the guy coming out if the other guy is homophobic. It's not like a situation where the gay guy is deliberately outed to other people in an act of bullying or sth.

[@jonathandpg6115]

@Brandon E. Smith He didn't put anyone on the spot though.

[@jessicammcmahon]

This film was great. Especially how you signify the importance of people being openly gay despite the stereotypes and that your true friends will accept you for who you are. I also love the use of humour throughout despite the overall message of the film tackling a very real and serious issue within the Lgbt* community, The actors cast were perfect for the role they each played. I’d love to see more of your work. 😘😘

[@max-cp1rw]

One of the best short in a long time, well filmed, good acting and it's refreshing, not boring and funny.

[@Linny95]

Great film discussing masculinity within sports, especially within the LGBT community. A short but great dive into the multiple layers of acceptance within sports while tackling stereotypes within the gay community by using great humour and an uplifting ending.

[@vanizorc]

Some people choose not to come out not because they’re scared to, but because its really irrelevant and none of the other person’s business. I'm not out at work, but that’s because it’s none of my coworkers/manager’s business to know, and I’m a private person. Not because I’m “ashamed of who I am”.

[@nathangraham1760]

vanizorc 😎🤘respect man

[@Selur91]

I totally agree with you, if you're working, playing with someone or doing anything that doesn't involve sex there's really no need to tell them what you like. I usually only come out in two occasions, if it's relevant to the conversation, or if someone is being homophobic and generalizing. Same reasons for why I don't tell the people I work with what video games I play, or what's my favourite food to my teammates.

[@marcantony9228]

Exactly. Its your own business and if you get close to someone, then its theirs too.

[@jj-one2048]

sorry, but.. i think if u are gay, u had to tell´em, because private life is just what u do...been gay is what u are.. as a gay person i know we are very different from straight man almost like a woman and straight people thinks gay people ashamed when they stay in the closet ...i talk about my lovers with straight coworkers and they about girls we laugh together and is the best way to be a free person and get some respect from everybody who knows exactly who u are ..a gay man proud and free!

[@juancarlos9592]

My best friend to out to friends and family but not at work and I support that. It's no one's business at work

[@caseychristie7300]

"Should we get back to the game?" Lol so funny

[@scarpien]

So even though Sean knew Eduardo was checking him out the whole time he still takes off his shirt. What a tease! ;o)

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

Straight guys love to tease. I had a coworker do that to me.He keeps testing me to determine if I'm gay and I keep my guard up. Unfortunately, I'm in love with him... 😂😳

[@scarpien]

@@gerardmcmillan8591 You're right. They LOVE the attention but get upset if you tell them they're not your type. As for your situation, that sucks.

[@VisuvioNapoli15]

This was so poignant, relatable, refreshing, and reassuring to those people who navigate everyday life with the nervousness to stand in their truth. Absolutely outstanding work Kyle! Continue to shine your light and make impactful change in the lives of others. 👌🏾😁✊🏾

[@ma14.27]

The way Eduardo greeted the straight friend felt so personal. I can't tell how many times I was in awkward situations because I tried to act straight out of this fear of not being accepted otherwise. Really great Short!

[@MrShep1973]

The "you've also been checking out my ass all day" comment was the most necessary comment in the whole film. For a brief second I was thinking is he really freaking stereotyping.. but no, he just noticed eyes on his ass.. lol

[@Seamoorif]

Oh my god, Eduardo is such a cutie.

[@greentombdive]

Entertaining AND Amusing… if TOO short. Subbed.

[@Jakeylicious7891]

I used to do this to my straight buddy who has no clue how to play basketball. We were watching a basketball game and he was like "Go Timberland". We were like, "Go away Justin. It's Timberwolves, not Justin Timberland."

[@ktstt65]

Jakeylicious7891 LOL

[@randybermudez3677]

Hahahaha

[@richardsoucy8546]

They need that as a line in their next movie!

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

Whose justin timberland? Its Justin Timberlake bye felicia

[@mkmkmkmk9586]

I adore your sex fire😧😢

[@darkinside2203]

Yaaaaaaas really good film, lighting angles everything is perfect

[@humanbeing9618]

Darkness Inside u are perfect

[@JackFelixnAtlas]

Kyle is me on the basketball court when I find out my crush loves sports😂🤣🤣😂

[@boldybilly306]

Omg this was hilarious!! Such a creative way to send such an important message! Well done! 🙌🏾♥️

[@samandros3451]

If Zach just took off his shirt, Eduardo would never have to leave the house.

[@r.xristianmazes2035]

Great story telling Kyle. Your doing so well with these shorts. Cheers

[@lilyzuber7334]

Omg this was rad Kyle, keep doing what you’re doing!!!

[@moaadsh5729]

I love it when eduardo acts cute, it suits him 💖

[@LaurelKoeniger]

So nice! Sweet characters and a lovely short story.

[@humanbeing9618]

Hi cutie

[@RobeDuarte]

When the credits started rolling I was like “YASSSS TEAMMMM!!!!!

[@MrAomineDaiki]

YALL SEE HOW POINTED THAT PEC WAS???? WHEW TY KYLE WE HAD TO STAN OMG

[@DylanHorner1]

camera work, lighting, and colouring is great, but i think the plot/concept could use some work as gives off the feeling of being too cliché 💖💖

[@dikamike]

There's always that one ugh

[@TheGabethegreat09]

Dylan let’s try to be a little more constructive with our criticisms. Saying it’s too cliche is too vague. What specifically about the plot was cliche?

[@gauravw6947]

Dylan Horner The one thing that didn't tick with me was the thin guy pressuring his friend to come out to his straight buddy.. I feel it's wrong to pressurize someone to come out..

[@korisx]

Fair comment. Cool, looks like I'm a cliché

[@someonehere8867]

Don't act like be expert 😂😂

[@fountainmedia4683]

What an awesome short film. Zach so ruggedly handsome. He's just the type of man, beefy stocky build, that I'm attracted to.

[@cush6827]

Zach Graves exceeds the temperature limits of KZbin

[@nick123321]

I need more shorts kyle, they are so good! 3 in 9 months is not enough!

[@danpatrick24]

The Motion Picture Association of America is QUAKING. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was found dead. Every film festival has “wig adhesive” in their recent searches.

[@LanceAdair1]

Channel Daniel not wig adhesive! aHA!

[@algerianfoodies2389]

Channel Daniel do you know the song in the end???

[@danpatrick24]

ALGERIAN MAN It’s Team by Lorde

[@algerianfoodies2389]

Channel Daniel thank you 👍👍❤

[@kupo1703]

Sweet lord you have me on the floor with this.

[@bosgotnojams]

EDUARDOOOOOOOO

[@nikakvrivishvili1937]

" you've also been checking out my ass all day" _ hilarious 🤣😂🤣😂

[@lisae.pollard5013]

"Yay. Sports!" 😆😆

[@hyiascynth]

Now that was cool! A confident straight man not afraid of his good friend being gay. Or even afraid of being checked out. This was all around well done!

[@dannysanz3705]

Omg Eduardo 💖💖💖 love him in his role, amazing short film, really relevant, so many toxic masculinity and internal homophobia in the community, so scared to blend in that we forget who we are and the ones before us who fought for our present even though the fight isn't over yet 💪💪💪💅💅💅💃💃💃🙌🙌🙌

[@ПетърЛангов]

Don't know how that was so amazing, more of satire if you ask me. This coming out was really pressed and the fact he's gay got nothing to do with the relationship between the two, hence why even bother coming out. All gays are like "we are normal - just like you, it doesn't matter that we're gays" but then act like homosexuality defines them. That's hypocrisy.

[@helpkelp3595]

Петър Лангов I agree and I'm gay. I just want to be normal and not tell everyone I meet that I'm gay unless it is necessary.

[@machoman6969]

*"If you aren't a young muscular queen dancing in pink Speedo and using grindr you are toxic"* - rainbow community member

[@marksaid6587]

It made me feel as if I was there hanging, and having a giggle or two, with them. Well done! Thanks for the Fantastic film, matey.

[@Iliveinamonsterverse]

The way you use the camera here is so much better then your first film

[@belizeguy]

This was great !

[@acjazz01]

The black guy is handsome.

[@JeremyMYG]

This was good! Always a fan of a positive message as well. 😀

[@vincentjoshua1512]

Sports..can't stop laughing

[@theahlawrence4007]

Way too short! That was awesome Kyle!! I busted out laughing at the end! Great film and a great message!!

[@theedgygaymer1437]

Kyle: I’m also gay btw. I know, it’s like hard to tell. Shawn: Ahmm, yeah, no I could tell. I can relate soo much hahaha 😂

[@jakobwhaleart]

Lorde at the end SENT ME UGHH!! that's taste

[@Matkai]

I LOVE IT! A fantastic film. Congrats! 💖

[@justbecause9747]

So much humor packed in 5 minutes! Loved it!

[@richardsoucy8546]

We need more of these guys! Make it a series of videos!

[@cjcraigwh8255]

I laughed so hard because I have been told by my jock buddy to stand in the corner. Brilliant

[@jaydon.nolasco]

So perfect! And Eduardo is hilarious!

[@dinochickennuggies6394]

“Yassssss” 😂😂😂🤣

[@msem6136]

Nice one; plus he gave the guy checking out his arse all day a banana 😉

[@JakeLikesJoking]

It’s annoying when they portray gay characters as being as being stereotypically bad at sports. The bearded guy clearly has a great, toned body and works out, how are you not in-tune with yourself and know your own strengths? (Like how far you can throw?) But luckily, they did redeem themselves by making the other guy gay. 👏🏼 I’m just tired of constantly seeing the same stereotypical gay characters. It’s nice to have a change.

[@chatterbox11]

The character of Zach is portrayed as an excellent basketball player and he is gay--did you miss the whole film? Some people both gay and straight are simply not great at sports. And, you can certainly be physically fit and still be uncoordinated or otherwise not good at sports--getting good at sports takes practice. You don't just go to the gym and work out and then magically become an excellent sportsman. The character of Eduardo did not play basketball, so of course, he was not going to be very good at it.

[@isaahliu]

what if statistically being bad at sports for gay male is accurate.

[@Ignasimp]

@@chatterbox11 yes, but the femenine gay guy in the short film is the one that can play while the masculine gay guy is great at sports. It is still quite stereotyped.

[@chatterbox11]

I MP There are many hundreds of thousands of feminine men, straight and gay, in real life who either are not good at sports, or just not into them. And, there are some feminine gay and straight men who love sports and who are good at playing them. My position is that not every film or tv show needs to be a social justice project about breaking stereotypes. People can just be who they are. It becomes really annoying and patronizing when some shows says, “See THIS gay guy is different from what you expect!” It seems less about making an interesting story and more about making a political point-you can do both, but many stories that go that route just come across as preachy. Also, I feel all this fear about so-called “stereotypical” feminine gay men reflects both internalized homophobia and overt or subconscious misogyny. It is fine for guys to be feminine, it is fine for guys not to like or not to be good at sports. No one has to prove anything to anyone just for the sake of showing they are a “real man.”

[@hiddensurfer]

Watching these queens play basketball is the funniest part

[@Sivara7]

This was soooo good ! The ending had me rolling LOOOLLL

[@theoriginalThud]

Cracked me up when he pulled out the banana's! 😄🍌

[@jerryannegagneliberty2253]

YES! This is amazing, Kyle! I’m speechless like holy shit.

[@Mocalacma]

Love it! You can def see the growth in everything. Camera angles and storytelling. GET IT KYLE!

[@ddaroyofficial]

yo kyle we NEED A FULL MOVIE OF THIS !!!

[@helpiaccidentallybuiltadec6360]

yes that "Sports!" was me and why was it so short i need more

[@steveblogs2532]

1:25 YAAAAAAAAAAS ❤💛💚💙💜 😂😄

[@starbrand3726]

Needs to be a hour long series on cable.

[@katelynegger4744]

I love your short films so much. Just leaving this comment so you know the hard work you put into this is being appreciated. ❤

[@luiskitchens3199]

You’re the man Kyle the diversity is just there it was dope the irony of this is literally a scene from the first guy I dated in college I was amused the whole time laughing like is that me and is this 2010 and is that Matt 😂 I got respect oh my goodness so relatable I love it

[@shaywong180]

Short, sweet, and to the point! I've totally cringed at having to tell some straight friends that I'm a lesbian and 99.9% reacted the same way. What a great feeling that is, thank you to those who have fought for our rights. ✌🏾

[@ScorpioMojo]

Straight bro Sean was the hottest guy in this short.. though all 3 were smoking hot.

[@js4370]

Nicely done, Kyle. Very fun! I don’t know much about the techniques of film, but it was very engaging. Loved the casting as well.

[@edjacksonindc]

You're telling wonderful stories, and I love the diversity in your casting. Please keep making movies!

[@peteb1206]

Fantastic short! Well written, shot and acted. Very real. Loved the punchline

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Not the whole government name...its about to get serious.

[@williamhwl]

I thought you were in this short film. Anyway this was really good, well done Kyle! :D

[@newmexicoartist2468]

One of the BEST, ALL AROUND!!

[@wyatthansen8120]

THE END CREDITS MAKE ME LOVE IT EVEN MORE OMG THATS MY FAV SONG EVER YES

[@danishameen5695]

Song name

[@kathicip]

Bravo! Great job, Kyle.

[@Monkebraine]

The bearded guy has such an amazing face *_*

[@pandabear153]

Happy Pride young man! Thank you for the video!

[@stephanieyoung2950]

Omg I spit my noodles out! Love love this! Awesome filming! ❤️❤️

[@Walking_the_Dog]

Two thumbs up! Not what I expected at the start. Great film.

[@tonysantos8803]

4:44 is too damn relatable

[@1331roland]

Kyle! This film is really well done. I’m impressed and really excited for you! 😘

[@galaxylucia1898]

This was funny from start to finish! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@phantasm1004]

the black guy is FUCKING GORGEOUS!

[@francesca5213]

This film is like so funny and amazing plus the lighting is perfect

[@PeopleCallMeCraig]

"Sports!!" LOL Great shorty Kyle! (oh, and the hotties didn't hurt)

[@bwalker7749]

Ok, the final line killed, laughter for days!

[@danieljara4587]

Omg I love ittttt I was smiling the whole time 🤗

[@salmanishaq9536]

Its beautiful film

[@randisthoughts516]

Great video but I was so distracted by the broken rim! (Which is typical at a park) Can’t wait for more of your short films.

[@estygonzalez7329]

Great film Kyle👍🏼 You should be so proud and hope more films in the near future❤️

[@nickolisingh8423]

omg this was super cute i love it

[@aespinoza15182]

Ugh! I want this to be a movie!!!

[@funjonny4957]

So relatable , I’m the guy coming along with the masculine guys yas

[@theJonathanSJ]

Ugh!!! These shorts are amazing!!!

[@Ayemartin06]

I LOVE ALLL your short films they are so good!

[@dannerzme]

This was so funny and cute. It should be a sitcom!