CELEBRATING GLOBAL LGBTQ+ STORIES AND CARDIFF CHARM.
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival—a global celebration of LGBTQ+ stories that brings filmmakers from around the world to Cardiff, Wales, UK. Iris is also home to the largest short film 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+ short film here in Cardiff. Iris also works with Film4 to share all Best British shortlisted films (in 2024) which is streaming now on Channel 4, the UK’s biggest free streaming service. Our annual touring programme "Iris on the Move 2025" is on the road now where we share the Best films from the festival with venues across the UK.
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival (13 - 19 October, 2025)
After a fantastic 18th festival, we’re excited to announce that our 19th edition will run from Monday, 13 October to Sunday, 19 October. Plus, Iris Online will be available across the UK until the end of October, so everyone can enjoy incredible LGBTQ+ films.
As well as the chance to see the very best in current LGBTQ+ short and feature filmmaking, the festival shares panel discussions, special events and legendary parties. We are renowned for our open, friendly and collaborative atmosphere, which sees hundreds welcomed into our worldwide Iris Family every year.
Iris Prize Documentary Fund Now Open for Wales-Based LGBTQ+ Filmmakers
• Wales-based talent can now apply to the Iris Prize Documentary Film Finance Fund sponsored by OU
Celebrating Excellence: Meet Magnus Mork
In 2010, Magnus Mork won the Iris Prize for his thought-provoking short film The Samaritan, cap
Iris on the Move 2025
We have 7 films in two standout programmes including Teth a Welsh language Trans comedy and Blood Like Water a powerful and tragic story from Palestine. Touring across the UK!
