15/8/2014 - Iris Prize 2014 shortlist announced
Organisers of the Iris Prize, supporter by the Michael Bishop Foundation announced on 11/8/2014 the 30 films that will be competing for the £25,000 prize - the world's pargest international gay and lesbian short film prize. The films will screen during this year's Irish Prize festival, which takes place in Cardiff from the 8th to the 12th of October.
Andrew Pierce, festival chair, said "Iris is recognised for supporting talented film makers from all over the world. Five shorts, made with the prize, have been produced since we launched in 2007 and a sixth is just about to start filming. Iris is more than just a trophy that gathers dust or a certificate that yellows on the wall. Iris is what film makers need – funding, support and guidance".