We want you to enjoy your time at Iris. To help you plan your visit and know what to expect we’ve prepared these notes about the access measures in place during the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2025. If you have any questions regarding access please email access@irisprize.org
Wheelchair access and accessible bathrooms
Vue Cardiff / Stadium Plaza
The Vue Cinema and Festival Hub are on level 2 of Stadium Plaza. There is level access (via ramp on Wood Street) or directly off Millennium Walk on the west side of Stadium Plaza and lift access to all public areas. There are wheelchair accessible toilets in the cinema foyer on level 2. Level 2 can also be accessed via two flights of escalators with a short walk between them on level 1. More detailed information about access at Vue Cardiff is available on their website here.
USW Atrium
The University of South Wales Atrium Building has level access at the front and back. The Atrium Theatre is on the ground level along with an accessible toilet. The USW Cinema is on level 2 – there is lift access.
Chapter
Chapter has level access through automatic doors at both the front and rear of the main building. The cinemas are to the right as you come into the building through the front doors. Cinema 1 has wheelchair spaces at the rear, accessible via a stairlift. All Duty Managers are trained in the use of the stairlift. There are accessible toilets including a changing places facility on the ground floor close to the Cafè Bar. You can find detailed information about access at Chapter on their website here.
BSL Interpretation and open captions
We offer BSL interpretation for the introduction and question and answer session during the second screening of each of the Best British Short programmes which are shown with open, descriptive captions. BSL interpretation is also provided during the award announcements.
audio-description
Some of our feature film presentations, as well as a selection of short films are available with audio description. Please request a headset from the team at Vue.
relaxed screenings
This year we are offering a number of relaxed screenings where the auditorium will not be as dark, sound levels will be lower and you’ll have freedom to move around.
Certification and age restrictions
Most of the films screening at Iris have not been rated by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). To help you understand the content of the programmes we have agreed ratings with Cardiff Council based on the guidelines used by the BBFC. We will not allow people younger than 15 into programmes we’ve rated 15 or people younger than 18 into programmes we’ve rated 18.
Support Animals
Vue Cardiff and Chapter both welcome assistance dogs.
Cinema Exhibition Association card and hynt card
Like our host venues, Iris recognises the CEA card and the Hynt card so your essential companion or carer can receive a complimentary ticket to attend screenings with you. Please choose an access ticket when booking on our on-line box office to automatically book two tickets.
