Sponsors Iris Prize

Sponsors

: UK Film Council

The UK Film Council is the Government-backed strategic agency for film in the UK. Its main aim is to stimulate a competitive, successful and vibrant UK film industry and culture, and to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of cinema throughout the nations and regions of the UK. www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk

: Cardiff County Council

Cardiff Council is the governing body for Cardiff, a world-class, quality of life capital city for Wales. www.cardiff.gov.uk

: Film Agency for Wales

Established in July 2006, the Film Agency for Wales is the sole Agency for film in Wales, with a remit to ensure that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented in Wales, the UK and the world. www.filmagencywales.com

: Peccadillo Pictures

Peccadillo Pictures has been bringing quality international films to the UK since October 2000. www.peccapics.com

: Gay Ad Network

Gay Ad Network is the category leading gay media network. www.gayadnetwork.com

: British Council Wales

The British Council is the UK's international organisation for education opportunities and cultural relations. www.britishcouncil.org/wales

: Cineworld

Cineworld Cinemas are committed to supporting film diversity ensuring that cinema-goers can see a broad range of films which include The Hollywood majors and independent productions, Bollywood, festival winners, foreign language films, and the best of British cinema. www.cineworld.co.uk

: Chapter

Chapter is one of Europe's largest and most dynamic arts centres with cinemas, theatres, exhibition spaces, studios, café, award-winning bars, over 60 cultural workspaces and more! If you want to scratch beneath the skin of a performance, watch life-affirming films that lift your spirits and warm your soul, see an exhibition that's thought-provoking, playful and provocative or just linger over coffee in the café join us at Chapter - we'll make sure you feel welcome. www.chapter.org

: St David's

The vision was one of a unique shopping, leisure, cultural and tourist destination created by the regeneration of the heart of the city centre - transforming Cardiff into one of the most dynamic cities in Europe. www.stdavidscardiff.com

: Panavision

Panavision is the world's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of precision film and digital camera systems, lenses and accessories for motion pictures, television series and television commercials. www.panavision.com

: Bafta Cymru

Bafta Cymru is the national organisation for Wales of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. www.bafta-cymru.org.uk/english

: Pink Sofas

PinkSofa.com is a comfortable and friendly online space for lesbians looking for a soulmate, new friends, or valuable resources. www.thepinksofa.co.uk

: Holiday Inn

The official hotel for the 2010 Iris Prize Festival. Tel: 029 20347238 to book the Iris discounted rate starting at £77.00 single B&B. www.HolidayInn.co.uk

: Martin Briggs, Independent Financial Adviser

Martin Briggs is an Independent Financial Adviser and lives in Canton, Cardiff with his partner Francis and two cats called Tommy and Lucas. Tel 029 2064 0264

: Stonewall Cymru

Equality and Justice for Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals www.stonewallcymru.org.uk

: Queer Cymru

The Queer Cymru site covers performance, exhibitions and events outside of the 'scene' with a queer bias or that have an LGBT audience that is happening in Wales. http://www.queercymru.co.uk/

: Plaza Professionals

Cardiff's only night for gay professionals. http://www.plazaprofessionals.org.uk/

: Visit Cardiff

The official visitor information website for Cardiff, Capital City of Wales. www.visitcardiff.com

: Happy Gathering

Happy Gathering, 233 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. Tel: 029 20 397531 http://www.happygathering.co.uk/

: bellini's

Bellini’s Express is an Italian lovers dream, offering an authentic Italian menu, with only the freshest and finest quality seasonal ingredients, from homemade pizzas and pastas to delicious desserts and with the only designated outside seating area, al fresco dining just got magnifico! Bellini's Express will, as always, provide friendly, fast and efficient service. www.bellinisitaliano.com

: ASK - stylish and relaxed Italian dining

ASK, 24/32 Wyndham Arcade, Mill Lane, Cardiff. CF10 1FJ. Tel: 029 20 344665 www.askrestaurants.com

: Pulse

When you’ve finished watching films for the day head over to Pulse, the festival’s official Club Partner. Voted best Club in Wales by readers of the Pink Paper. www.pulsecardiff.com

: Lavender Screen

Bi monthly Film night with showings at around 8pm on the last Tuesday of each month at Chapter's Cinema 2. http://thelavenderscreen.blogspot.com/

: Buzz

South Wales What's on guide! http://www.new.facebook.com/people/Buzz_South_Wales/768049265

: Sequence

Sequence is a leading digital agency serving clients throughout the UK. www.sequence.co.uk

: Green Land Design

Giving you that special back-rub you like, since 2003. www.greenlanddesign.org

: Film Festival World

A comprehensive site that lists the best film festivals in the world from more than 90 countries. www.filmfestivalworld.com

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