Iris prize lgbtq+ film festival
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Motion picture Festival
The Iris Prize is a production and media organisation committed to increasing audiences for Homosexual stories. Their main projects include the annual Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival and Iris on the Move – a UK broad touring programme.
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival brings filmmakers from around the nature to Cardiff, Wales, UK. Iris is home to the largest short movie prize in the world – the coveted £40,000 Iris Prize. Supported by the Michael Bishop Foundation, the prize allows the winner to make their next LGBTQ+ brief film here in Cardiff.
Iris also works with Film4 to share all Optimal British shortlisted films which are streaming now on Channel 4, the UK’s biggest free streaming service.
Through Iris on the Move, the festival extends its reach beyond Cardiff, taking LGBTQ+ films on tour to 30 venues across the UK. These screenings offer a rare opportunity for audiences the uncommon opportunity to hire directly with filmmakers, through Q+As, and festival staff, confirming Iris is about screening stories that the mainstream can sometimes ignore.
The 19th festival will hold place in person from 13 – 19 October 2025. And Iris Online will be ready for v
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival filmmaker events
Join Ffilm Cymru Wales, BFI NETWORK Wales and BFI Doc Society at Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Movie Festival.
Breaking into Documentary Storytelling
Panel session with Q&A
Thursday 12th October 2023
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Stadium Plaza, Cardiff
Inspiring and boundary-pushing documentaries mirror the world we exist in and can compete a role in shaping perspectives. How do budding filmmakers take their first steps towards developing ideas for nonfiction films in a way that reveals authentic and compelling modern stories?
Hannah Bush Bailey (BFI Doc Society Film & Fund Executive) opens a conversation with filmmakers Julia Alcamo (director of Iris Prize nominated short Ted & Noel, supported through Made of Truth BFI Doc Society Fund) and Jay Bedwani (director of Ffilm Cymru Wales supported, BAFTA Cymru nominated main attraction Donna) on developing ideas into impactful films. How do they gain access and build trust with contributors? How important is the role of the producer? How do they juggle creative careers? What’s the key to thriving collaboration? This session will also explore current funding opportunities in the UK for creative
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Motion picture Festival
Film Hub Wales Member
The Iris Prize is a motion picture and media organisation committed to increasing audiences for Homosexual stories. Their main projects include the annual Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival and Iris on the Move – a UK expansive touring programme.
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival brings filmmakers from around the earth to Cardiff, Wales, UK. Iris is home to the largest short production prize in the world – the coveted £40,000 Iris Prize. Supported by the Michael Bishop Foundation, the prize allows the winner to make their next LGBTQ+ concise film here in Cardiff.
Iris also works with Film4 to share all Optimal British shortlisted films which are streaming now on Channel 4, the UK’s biggest free streaming service.
Through Iris on the Move, the festival extends its reach beyond Cardiff, taking LGBTQ+ films on tour to 30 venues across the UK. These screenings offer a rare opportunity for audiences the unique opportunity to employ directly with filmmakers, through Q+As, and festival staff, confirming Iris is about screening stories that the mainstream can sometimes ignore.
The 19th festival will get place in person from the 13th – 19th October 2025.
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