An incredibly and unusually positive story of two guys falling in love. No trauma of bullying, just complete acceptance and sincere love. I am a high school teacher in New Zealand and I intend to show this to my students. Those hidden in my classroom who feel afraid of who they know they are, just may realise that happiness is for everyone, no matter who you fall in love with!

Jayden is living every gay guys dream. I love how there was only acceptance, no homophobia and no traumatic experience. Amazing work.

The dialogue was well written and the actors were so adorable. I love that this was just a normal teen love story, without any homophobia for drama or other unnecessary negativity. I want to envision a world where it's just a normal amount of awkward for one boy to express a romantic interest in another boy, the same as it would be for anyone to express affection for someone they like. This story was a great example of the kind of world we can create if we keep fighting for love and acceptance.

I hope when you guys wake up in the morning and look into the mirror, you see a reflection of angels. You are so talented. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You made many people cry with this video. You will remember this film the rest of your life. Enjoy your youth!

This was adorable and refreshing! No bullying, suicide and tragedies. This is what our lgbtq+ youth needs! Thank you for your work cast & crew!!! This has potential for a feature film. Looking forward to seeing more of your work! ❤️

Beautiful love story. Conner loved being with girls but fell in love with a guy. The best part of it, he wasn't ashamed to admit it from the beginning. Didn't even try to hide it. He made the first,second and third move. Love is Love is Love. A very well told short story. Wish it was longer.

I like how Conner went straight to the point and told Jayden he wants him to be his boyfriend he knew what he wanted from the moment he walked into that cooking class and how he ensured him that he doesn't care about what people will say when he told him he can't wait to see how people will react if they went to prom together it such a beautiful story I cried tears of Joy 😭

Loved this. No politics. No drama. No one killed himself. Pure and simple love and relationships in a time of wonderful youth. Thanks for making this!

FINALLY! A gay theme short film that is uplifting with a boy wins boy happy ending .... and not some dark dreary depressing crap!

What a wonderful thing for two young men to just fall in love! No drama, just regular relationship stuff! Lovely!

The authenticity of this film is at 110%. I have watched it a gazilllion times, and it never stales . . . and I am very particular as to what I watch. One of its utmost moments of perfect, human authenticity is when, while standing in the car because they did not go to the movies, Connor asks Jayden "Is that what you want?" Jayden says, "No," but it sounds like it comes from the back of his throat; which, in my experience, is where we speak from when we get that lump from strong emotion. That is just one example of the vital (and, at times, vivacious) authenticity the actors (and, I am sure, the director) summon to this story. It could have been told superficially; it could have been told in a tawdry way; but it was told, enacted, and dialogued in the most humane way possible. Jayden and Connor could have gone to my high school---they are **that** authentic. I have been reading Poetry for half a century as of last year, so I think I have some credibility when I say that this video is more than a short film, it is more than just a message about Love: instead, it is a living Poem.

Loved this film No bad words, no tragedy, no drugs… just love Thank you so much.

This was so sweet and very well done. I met my first boyfriend in high school, he was on the baseball team and everybody was shocked to see him out on a date with another guy ( me ). Nobody said anything and nobody cared that we were a gay couple.

Anyone else love how Connor is always touching Jayden's hair?

The invitation for watching Movie on a Saturday Night conversation was so beautiful and hilarious 😂😂And boom he finally told him: You are worst than a girl😭😂😂😂

Finally a gay movie that don't end in a disaster. Simple, original and effective ✌️

As an older Queer man , I think we need more films like this !

These two have rare onscreen chemistry and the soundtrack is fantastic. Plus kudos to whomever came up with the whole "Corinthian Columns of Light" scene design. Beautiful!

More stories with positive endings are needed in the gay community.

I wrote a reply to a comment on _Conner and Jayden: Cast Interview_ and decided to write my own comment here. Part of my reply was the fact that this movie, _Connor and Jayden: The Story of Us,_ and those like it are very important, not only to the LGBTQ community, but to society in general. This is a light-hearted movie that portrays gays as being people being accepted as opposed to individuals to be avoided at all costs. I feel that this movie and others like it can put at least a partial control on homophobic bigotry. I realize that there are forms of bigotry against other sectors of society such as Jews and people of certain non-white races. I don’t understand any of it. These sectors of society pose no threat to anyone. So, _Connor and Jayden: The Story of Us_ is truly an excellent short movie and I want to take this opportunity to thank and commend Harbor Heights Entertainment for making it. I would really like to see this expanded to a full length movie and be made available on DVD. I would love to have it in my collection. From what I have read, there is a series of based upon this movie that will be produced. I read this with some trepidation since there was an excellent full length LGBTQ movie made in the area of Portland, Oregon, in 2017 named _More Than Only_ which was also followed by a series of short films. None of the short films in the series exhibited the excellence inherent of _More Than Only_ and they nearly obliterated my feelings towards the movie. (A lot of the material on which the plots were focused involved the two main characters, Justin and Michael, undergoing psychological problems.) I am hopeful that the series based upon _Connor and Jayden: The Story of Us_ will have the same qualities and characteristics of the original short movie As with some of the others writing comments, I am an older gay person who grew up in a time where expressing gay love meant putting you reputation (and safety) on the line and it simply was not done. When I was a junior at Oregon State University in 1977 majoring in chemistry, I met the only guy with whom I fell in love. I had boyhood crushes on guys starting in the fifth grade, but Steve was easily well beyond just being a crush. (My name is also Steve.) We had the same tastes in music, movies, and humor. He was a cute Italian with beautiful brown eyes. I really wanted to tell him that I was in love with him but this simply was not done at OSU in the late seventies. We always ate together in the dorm cafeteria, go out to eat together, go for long drives through the Willamette Valley, went hiking, went to the beach, and took long walks. With all of this, I still could not tell him how I felt. It was a goo thing, too, (I thought) since he ended up having a girlfriend named Geri. This, of course, broke my heart. We were always close friends until he graduated in business in 1981 while I was in graduate school. I never saw him again. In 2010, out of curiosity I entered his name and home town (San Rafael, California) on Google and I found out two important things. First, Steve was involved in gay pride parades in San Francisco. I was astounded - he was actually gay and his relationship with is “girlfriend” Geri was merely a decoy to make sure that people didn’t think that he was gay. Measures such as this were often taken at that time to hide homosexuality. If my gaydar were as developed in 1977 as it is now I could have easily seen through his disguise. I immediately planned to contact him, if possible, to tell him of my feelings thirty years earlier. Then I found his name on another website which listed obituaries of AIDS victims in Marin County, California. I found out that Steve died on 13 April 1992 from pneumonia as a result of having AIDS. I am glad that the world now is a little more like what is portrayed in _Connor and Jayden: The Story of Us._ I ask Harbor Heights Entertainment to keep us their excellent work. If Steve and I could have watched movies such as this together back when we were in college, things might have turned out quite differently. It is important for everyone to realize that some people find love only once. Believe me, I know!

Cheerfully simplistic. No conflicts or problems for the former star football player to be openly gay in high school. No parents, no student reactions. Just go to a movie on Saturday, and follow that with more scenes of just the two of them. Love is so sweet--or saccharin.

Kudos to the writer, director, and cast. The world NEEDS more movies like this. Bravo!

Great story! Finally one with happiness in the end. Not all of us gays are miserable. 😘

I loved the strength of the Jayden character. The anti-stereotype of him fixing Connor's macho vehicle was obviously intended to give the lie to the stereotype, but necessary and believable. What was not so obvious was his control of the first conversation in the parking lot and insisting on writing his address on Connor's arm. We get some foreshadowing of what is to come when Connor asks Jayden how he knew he was gay. No one asks that question just out of curiosity. Are you gay, yes, but how did you know? No. Nice reciprocal surprise: the first man to man kiss was the first for both, not just Connor, which came as a surprise to Connor, and Connor didn't want just a one-night stand, which is what Jayden expected. When Connor asks Jayden if he wants it to be a one-time thing, Jayden's delivery of "No" is perfect. I gasped! Just exactly the right crack in the voice. I wonder if that took a bunch of takes. the awkwardness they portrayed in that scene waiting for the train to pass was authentic. That's exactly they way it is the first time you fall in love. You don't quite believe it. You don't know how to go forward. You just know. The acting was excellent throughout. I love the music and the "My Only" song. Fantastic lyrics. The film is a very strong affirmation of honestly following your heart and mind in matters of love. Thank you. PS: The Camer-On name idea was fun.

Adorable in every way …we need more productions like this.

This is such an adorable little film and told so well that it left me feeling all warm and fuzzy. I don't recall seeing an American gay story quite like this one but it's so refreshing. The two boys are perfectly cast, one a handsome jock and the other a cute gay boy. I love how it all plays out, from a chance meeting in class to a tentative getting to know each other, then as one little incident follows another, suddenly they're kissing and before you know it, they're going to the prom together. No drama, no homophobia, just a sweet love story. Even better, we'll have more of Connor and Jayden in a forthcoming 8-part series. I'm sure it will be a great success.

So adorable. And the chemistry between them is so good.

Wish this was longer, although the writer behind this story did an incredible job at presenting a great love story with alot of detail in short version, i still feel the impact of their love for eachother & their true happiness ❤

You never know who you’ll end up loving. ❤️ 🙏

I watched this when it barely had 100 views and now it has more than 1.6M. Hearty congratulation for creating a story that truly reflects our times with the right positive messages.

This was adorable and heartwarming AF. If this would've come out when i was a teenager , it would have been so empowering, life changing really.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched and rewatched this film. It’s brilliant and funny and yes, a lil cringe at times. But “You lost that game” “I broke my leg” “you still lost” “don’t be a D***” is an underrated line it’s funny and brilliant

WOW FIRST GAY MOVIE IVE EVER SEEN WITH A HAPPY ENDING

"What you want " I want you.....aww🥺❤️😂

At 78, I with there had been anything like this when I was teenager!!! Kind of crazy, but clever too. It's so great to see so many gay movies now. Thanks for creating this!!! Sweet!! And it breaks the stereotype of the gay football jock.

Ok, I was so expecting all the cliché jock crap, bullying first, the class mates picking, fights etc. Then BOOM 💥 nothing but sweetness, and a blossoming love story that was nicely and tastefully done. Nice!!

This was so lovely... no stupid gay tropes. Just a beautiful love story.

This was / is so natural, so romantic. From the very beginning, one could sense that mutual interest and I am feeling so happy that those special feelings developed into a much deeper love without any interference from anybody else.

I can’t recall how many times I’ve watched this. I’m so in love with these 2 characters they have beautiful chemistry together ♥️

This was a lovely short film. Free of tragedy. Their chemistry was great, so adorable. ♥️

Wow, great job cast and crew. It was short and sweet. A lot packed into 30 minutes but felt like a whole movie. Hopefully it gets more views.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this soooo much! Their chemistry is off the roof! No unnecessary dramas, no discrimination, no hate, no villains conspiring against them, no homophobia, just LOVE! Please we need more of these stories! ♥

This is so cute! Its so refreshing to see a positive representation of an LGBTQ+ high school relationship!

I adore this and I'm a sucker for the cliche things in life.

WO'W! What a wonderful film. Finally another fully positive story without drama. After all, that's how it can happen sometimes, right? It seems completely normal and natural to me - and that's the way it should be. It encourages those who don't dare, but all of this is part of the diversity of life or nature. A big compliment and a big thank you! ❤

Fantastic story, I wish there were more stories like this for the LGBTQ+ community, instead of the sad and violent stories we have grown up with.

Love the vulnerability....the questioning....of himself...of Jayden....

This is the way the world should be and I think back to my youth and how I felt so alone. And while we’ve come a long way baby, we are going back to a very sad place again. Thank you for your beautiful gift to the world and I hope you will make a wonderful difference to those who are feeling so alone today ❤

Great film. Simple love story with no drama. Just two high school guys falling in love.

Conner is a quite mature actor, as straight as an arrow yet the fashion he acts the role is superb

I don't think I have ever watched a film, long or short, as repeatedly as I have watched this one. And each time is like the first---to use Shakespeare's words in Antony & Cleopatra, "Age cannot wither, nor custom stale . . ." the "infinite variety" of Connor & Jayden. It speaks to past, present and future about the joy of love, even when interrupted by sorrow once in a while. Today, watching it for the like gazillionth time, I noticed a subtle nuance in the scene in which Connor declares his love to Jayden. In the body language of both actors, there is a sense of both fervent desire straining to move forward, and shy hesitancy just barely holding back. This, I think, is a universal experience of all adolescents, and the actor embody it so realistically that it does not announce itself loudly (as it might in a less artistic film) but it, like all natural feelings, is just there to be noticed by those who can appreciate it. To accomplish this dramatically calls for extraordinary acting talent, which the two actors obviously possess, and exquisitely sensitive directing---which is most definitely present in this film. Someday---and mark my words on this---some film scholar is going to write a whole lot about this film. and praise it far more than my words can do.

A wonderful movie, I wish coming out gay in high school/military school was that easy and filled with so much love and tender moments. Reality bites and now with the GOP/MAGA screaming "don't say gay" horrible life again. At age 69, I am now happy and in a kind relationship after years of playing the "straight man game". Really good use of body language when Connor walks/limps into the Choir Room to ask Jayden for help, the huge smiles on both were a wonderful addition to the acting. I loved the short statement "I want you".

I love Jayden. He's so self-aware and confident. He knows how to push Connor's buttons and it drives Connor wild.

This is the cutest and most romantic queer movie I've ever watched ❤❤❤

It is probably the best short film I have ever seen. Hats off to the actors.❤

How refreshing, a gay love story, without unnecessary drama or tragedies!!! Superb job guys!!! Loved it!!!!! ❤ ❤

It was beautiful. May all gay guys get their love without heart broken💔... Love is for everyone.

We need more! This kind of positive movie. They are so cute together

13:02" Jeez... You're worse than a girl"😂 they're so adorable 🥰

Great and positive movie about gaylove between two men without any difficulties. This movie gives us hope. Really hope.

I love Jayden when he messed with corner when he asked him out ON A MOVIE

Just a perfect normal story as if the gay thing is so soo normal to every one ❤ i wish the world would be like this 😢

I had the distinct pleasure of sending a link for this film to a friend of mine, one of the best online Poets whose work I have ever been privileged to read. Like me, his adolescent experience was not the best; and this film can and does function as a kind of vicarious compensation for that. Truly I can say I feel better about myself, and my past, after having watched this film.

One of the most beautiful, cutest and upliftig gay films I have ever seen. It prooves it is possible to tell a gay love story without the usual traumas and tragedies. This love story is just being given regardless of the sexual orientation. Adorable actors too.

The lack of unnecessary melodrama made it seem so realistic. I like that. Well done 👏👏

I’ve literally watched this on repeat for the past 3 days. This is just such a good short film

Without Faith, Hope and Love...what do you have left? Nothing...

Heartstopper got me watching short films , damit...but this was such a cute story

It is so refreshing to read a story that ends with mutual love and not some terrible ending. I was so happy for both those boys. I think they will be together for the rest of their lives. 😘

It seems so corny even thought I wept throughout the entire short film! I needed this positive attitude with a magnificence ending! Thank you for sharing this hopeful conclusion!

I watched this film, a couple of days ago, on a big screen tv that can connect to KZfaq. I was amazed how much more nuanced the film becomes on a large screen, as I had previously only watched it on a small screen. The composition of the various scenes seems to demonstrate a tremendous artistic discretion---an abundance of the ordinary world that, in the hands of the director and the two main characters, becomes an extraordinary world of highly nuanced meaning and significance. Again I must say, the viewing experience of this film is more like the reading experience of a powerful poem.

absolutely my favorite film because it's pure. Two people fall in love, and thats how it is. Theres no misery that come with it. Its so beautiful

Oh my god this was so cute, uplifting and encouraging.

literally had to come back to this. truly just so warm and fuzzy and wholesome i can’t get over these two🥹 just had to comment and scream abt how precious these two are . also ty & christian are literally like so talented its actually wild. their chemistry is legit through the roof! thank y’all for making this so sweet and for not giving them a bad ending. i absolutely cannot wait and truly hope to see more of these little beans soon and am very excited that y’all potentially have stuff in the works for us to see soon :’)

This sweet movie recreated the feelings of of having a crush, the exciting and tentative courtship and falling in love. Thanks to the actors and the story writers and the film makers. A positive and inspirational gay story.

Beautiful. Thank heavens it wasn’t another sad ending.

This film is utterly and completely adorable in every way. Can't wait to see what happens next with these two.

I think this story is so respectful of those who are gay and blessed to know Love .

I think I need an intervention...I have watched this just now for the 47th time since I first watched it about 3 weeks ago...SPOILER ALERT......Is it the charming and witty dialogue and storyline, the beautifully directed and photographed scenes or is it the compelling acting by the very, very easy on the eyes leading actors or maybe it's that glorious happy ending?...or possibly, it's all of them combined!!!

Nice!!!! No drama, no tears!!!! Very good movie!!!!

This story had me in tears of joy.

Adorable. Believable and memorable.. These 3 words describe this amazing short film.. It's not always about How we gay people feel or get treated most of the times by so called straight people.. But sometimes life becomes magical too. We need such happy ending believable stories.. Which encourages us to feel proud on what we are. Proud gay. Loved the series and wish to see more of it. Hope you guys bring more of Connor and jayden. Love from India 🇮🇳

Actually, everything could be that simple. A wonderful picture book story that makes every viewer's heart beat faster. Many thanks to everyone who took part.

I've lost track of times I've watched this. I love both characters but I'm totally in love with Jaydens dimple

Connor and jayden were amazing together. A realistic storyline with impressive acting❤

This movie is so sweet. 🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈

I thought I posted a glowing comment the other day but don't see it so here we go again. This is a such a delightful piece, well-crafted in every way. Connor and Jayden interact so beautifully it brings tears to my eyes at times. Yes, it is idealistic, maybe unrealistic in the sometimes ugly existence we share but there is the possibility offered here that magic can happen also. And, if we don't have that, life is so much less worth living. Kudos to all involved and thanks for the happiness this shares. I would love to see a series!

My health is getting worse, and the chaos in this country is mounting . . . but if there are couples like Connor and Jayden, and artists like Harbor Heights Entertainment to depict them, then circumstances are not nearly as bad as they seem right now. Love is alive and well, and this film definitely proclaims that LOUD AND CLEAR. This film is definitely bookmarked on my laptop's favorites bar. In a place of honor and importance on that list.

Loved this... wish there could be more of their story. What made it a home run was that it was believable. The actors did a great job and you could tell they were into their characters. I really felt that they were breaking up then Connor shows up and wins Jayden's heart again. It wasn't to actors doing a role. Great job everyone.

This would be so perfect on Netflix 😩 definitely can’t wait for the SERIES‼️ both actors & the concept of the film have star, big film material to them. Cgs 🎉💕

So sweet, absolutely loved this. We need more films like this, without all the drama and stigma, where gay people actually get to be happy. Because it happens in real life too!❤

actors are soo good..the short story is soo romantic

Thank you for a drama free BL movie. I enjoyed Conner and Jayden's relationship from start to finish

What a beautiful story. I got nice feelings about actors; they simple fresh and good vibes, no drama, no hidden porno, only a love encounter. Only love. Thank you guys. Always goin to be to be in my heart.

Loved this whole video, especially the part in the Urban Light plaza at the LACMA. Thanks to all who put their time, energy, and love into this projects. Well done. (May 22, 2024)

Such a beautiful and heart warming story. So refreshing to watch a happy gay movie and not one that is filled with angst, sadness and tragedy. Cudos to the writers and the actors.

Apart from the good chemistry between them,they are both good looking and have very beautiful smiles

What a lovely story. Sometimes simple is the best.

I've watched a lot of gay short films and this is probably one of the best.

Love the simply hilarious dialogue, “Sounds like a date.” “No it’s just two guys watching movie together.” 😂😂😂