Kate Herron In Conversation - TUES, 8 Oct, 14:00 @USW Atrium
Kate Herron opens Iris Prize 2024 with this exclusive Q&A session. From Marvel’s Loki, Doctor Who, Sex Education, and Five by Five, Kate has made an indelible mark on our watch history.
Youth Talk - WED, 9 Oct, 10:00 @VUE, SCREEN 2
Join us for our annual education day talk, discussing the importance of accessible LGBTQ+ stories for all ages, the filmmaking process and more! If you represent a school that may be interested in attending Iris, please get in touch seth@irisprize.org
Lost Boys & Fairies - WED, 9 Oct, 14:00 @STADIUM PLAZA
Delve into the groundbreaking queer Welsh drama with writer Daf James, and producer Adam Knopf. Lost Boys and Fairies follows the adoption journey of a gay couple, with trouble in their past threatening to derail the process and jeopardise their future. Spoiler Warning! Be sure to watch the series ahead of this talk
The rise of subtitles! - THU, 10 Oct, 10:00 @Vue, SCREEN 2
From Young Royals to Squid Game, language is no longer a barrier to huge audiences enjoying great storytelling. Join us for our first ever all Welsh language discussion, as we explore the hopes and possibilities for the doors this will open next. Hosted by Adam Price. Translation facilities available. The Speakers: Berwyn Rowlands, Cai Morgan, Siân Gale, Sion Morgan
The Future of Trans Representation on Screen - THU, 10 Oct, 14:00 @STADIUM PLAZA
Iris alum Harvey Rabbit welcomes a panel of filmmaking guests. This discussion of trans and non-binary storytelling and representation will be far-reaching, exploring existing projects and the trans experience we’re yet to see on screen.
Queer Archive - FRI, 11Oct, 10:00 @VUE, SCREEN 2
Back after popular demand! The Queer Archive “In or Out” discussion returns, with panellists battling it out to argue why their chosen film deserves to be immortalised in the LGBTQ+ cinematic archive. Hosted by Paul ‘Stumpy’ Davies , with filmmakers Rachel Dax, Sarah Rotella, Timothy Marshall and Co-op Respect network’s Nat Wilding.
DIVA Presents - FRI, 11 Oct, 14:00 @STADIUM PLAZA
The world’s leading magazine for LGBTQIA women and non-binary people brings together award-winning filmmakers Karimah Zakia Issa (Scaring Women at Night) and Sara Harrak (F**ked) in conversation, discussing the importance of queer women and NB storytellers in the future of the industry. Hosted by DIVA Editor-In-Chief Roxy Bourdillon.
Iris Alumni Panel - SAT, 12 Oct, 10:00 @VUE, SCREEN 2
Some of Iris’s most notable alumni return to Cardiff to discuss their journeys from shorts to feature films, and the trials and tribulations of independent filmmaking. A must see for all aspiring filmmakers and long-time Iris goers!
