Set within the embrace of an intimate group of friends in college, Ace follows the emotional journey of a shy newcomer who discovers an attraction to longstanding group-member Z that he can neither ignore nor fully embrace. As the connection between Ace and Z intensifies, so to does the silence that both illuminates their fears and fuels their insecurities. Though the attraction between them appears unmistakable, their inability to acknowledge and express their feelings for each other openly threatens to sever the powerful bond that draws them instinctively to each other.
Acting
Lukas Gage's silent longing could shatter glass.
Direction
Jordan Gear captures the torture of almost-touching.
Director
Jordan Gear
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jonathan Lipnicki, the kid from Jerry Maguire, plays Russ—yes, really, he's all grown up and meddling in gay romances now.
Released in 2018, this short arrived during a wave of indie queer cinema exploring emotional withholding rather than external conflict—no coming out trauma, just the terror of being known.
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