The winner of Best British Performance in a Male Role sponsored by Out & Proud is Emma D’Arcy – for the role of ‘Tommy’ - in The Talent
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival
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Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival
@irisprize
Celebrating global LGBTQ+ stories and Cardiff charm.
12 - 18 October 2026 (Celebrating 20 Years of Iris!)
- #IRIS20 submissions are OPEN & with that, some exciting news. We’re thrilled to be working with @Film4 who will acquire broadcast & streaming rights to all 15 LGBT+ films shortlisted for ‘Iris Prize Best British Short Supported by Film4’. Submit now at bit.ly/submit20
- We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Iris Prize Best British Short nominees. 15 outstanding British films exploring the ups and downs of modern LGBT+ life. Find out more about each film at bit.ly/irisbestbritis…
00:00 - Day 3 Iris On The Move @inspiredAUB & what a day it's gonna be: Talk: How to get your shorts into festivals @BerwynR Screening: Best of Iris: Trans Stories & Q+A James Bell & Leo Lebeau of @BdayBoyFilm Screening: @FirebirdMovie Q&A @TomPriorActor 🎟️bit.ly/3BxY0X7
- #IRIS20 is going online – and free! To make this happen, your support is vital. Please donate what you can at irisprize.org/donate & together, we can make this year’s Iris a massive, unforgettable celebration. Thank you.
00:00 - We're thrilled to show that here in Wales we do things differently - with the premiere of @TonyrefailCS LGBT+ short film I Feel Love written by Carys and Ellie. And we have got loads of the film's team here with us tonight!
- The #IRIS19 Cardiff takeover has begun & is looking pretty fab💜 Spot them out in the wild? Send us your 📸
- Iris Prize Youth Jury Award Sponsored by Cardiff University for Best Short goes to: S.A.M directed by Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Neil Ely @cardiffuni @neildavidely @lemfilms
- All of us at Iris are very saddened to hear of the passing of Ruth Madoc, a fabulous hardworking actress who entertained til the end. She was so very generous with her time & supporting new talent Wales has lost a National Treasure 📸#ruthmadoc & Guto Rhun at Iris22
- We're thrilled to be working with @Film4 this year to share the 15 Best British Films online for a whole year. Check them out now over on channel4.com
- We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Iris Prize shortlist - 36 outstanding LGBT+ short films from around the world. Find out more about each film at bit.ly/irisprize2019
00:00 - Submissions are now open for the 2022 Iris Prize Festival with a main prize of £30,000 and this year we have two brand new awards sponsored by @OutAndProudApp To find our more and submit your film head here bit.ly/3KhMkeW
- We were honoured to chat to the legend that is Russell T Davies as he joined us to present the #IRIS19 Iris Prize. Hear what he has to say about the importance of LGBT+ film festivals & his time with Iris. “All together in one place, raising our voices. It’s brilliant.”
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