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Iris Prize Festival 12 - 18 October 2026 - celebrating global LGBTQ+ stories and Cardiff charm. Join us in Cardiff for the 20th edition of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Iris Online will be available across the UK until the end of October.

Some friendly faces at Iris 2026!Whether it's your first time at the festival, or your twentieth, if you need anything c...
12/10/2026

Some friendly faces at Iris 2026!

Whether it's your first time at the festival, or your twentieth, if you need anything come and find one of Team Iris - even if it's just for a chat!

Tomorrow at Iris - Tuesday 13th kicks off our International screenings, and plenty of features for you to choose from
12/10/2026

Tomorrow at Iris - Tuesday 13th kicks off our International screenings, and plenty of features for you to choose from

11/10/2026

Emma talks us through her top 3 Le***an feature Films at Iris 2026....

In addition to the Q&A's with all our filmmakers, we also have an incredible programme of talks on offer!Wednesday 14 Oc...
11/10/2026

In addition to the Q&A's with all our filmmakers, we also have an incredible programme of talks on offer!

Wednesday 14 October, 10.30 Cineworld screen 15
Beyond the Tropes: Le***ans, Representation & Cinema
An exploration of how le****ns have been portrayed on screen, asking where these stereotypes come from, how they have shaped audience perceptions, and how are filmmakers moving beyond them.
Panelists – Norena Shopland and Rachel Dax


Friday 16 October, 10.30 Cineworld screen 15
Q***r Archive: In or Out?
It’s back! Hosted by Paul “Stumpy” Davies, come take part in a fun and lively discussion panel that delves into LGBTQ+ films from history, and decides which one gets saved in the archives forever.
Talk delivered in Welsh with translation available.
Panelists – Guto Rhun, Sara Peacock. Leo Drayton
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Saturday 17 October, 10.30 Cineworld screen 15
Q***r Welsh Creativity: What’s Out There?
This talk brings together a range of perspectives to explore the variety of work being created through the Welsh language, and pave the way for what’s next.
We are delighted that Dan Huw Bowen, the co-founder and Events Producer at The Q***r Emporium will be hosting this talk.
Talk delivered in Welsh with translation available.
Panelists – Leo Drayton, Liam J Edwards, Priya Hall, Juliette Manon
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Tomorrow is the first day of Iris 2026!We're starting off strong with Andrew Haigh's Weekend followed by a conversation ...
11/10/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of Iris 2026!

We're starting off strong with Andrew Haigh's Weekend followed by a conversation about the film with the man himself, and of course our huge Opening Night Event.
Check out the full programme for the week and get your tickets now!
https://irisprize.org/2026-box-office/

10/10/2026

Screening at Iris 2026:

After seven years together, Amanda and Caio move in, but love alone isn’t enough. He dreams of a future with her; she dreams of something more. When Amanda meets João, their bond is tested. Some loves fade. Others transform.
Daniel Ribeiro (Director) will be attending for the Q&A.

I Am Going To Miss You | Dir. Daniel Ribeiro | Brazil | 2026 | 87 mins.
(Thu 15 Oct 20:30 in Cineworld, Sun 18 Oct 20:00 at Chapter)
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10/10/2026

Sara Peacock, chair of the Iris International Jury for 2026, joined Emma in the Iris pop-up shop to talk festival highlights...

🎬 20 Years of Iris Prize: Berwyn Rowlands on the stories we still aren’t seeingAs the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival pr...
10/10/2026

🎬 20 Years of Iris Prize: Berwyn Rowlands on the stories we still aren’t seeing

As the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, we sat down with founder Berwyn Rowlands for a fascinating conversation about filmmaking, representation, resilience, AI, Cardiff’s creative identity and why the most powerful stories are often the ones missing from our screens.

Ahead of this year’s festival, and alongside two special episodes of Pain in the Arts, Berwyn shares his thoughts on:

✨ Breaking into film in Wales
🎥 What makes a great short film
🌈 Why LGBTQ+ stories still matter
🤝 The importance of community and collaboration
📺 Stories mainstream media continues to overlook
🏳️‍🌈 The future of Iris Prize and q***r cinema

Whether you’re a filmmaker, film lover, creative professional or simply curious about the impact of one of Wales’ most influential cultural organisations, this is essential reading before the festival begins.

🔗 Read the full interview now via the link in our bio.

🎧 Listen to Pain in the Arts featuring Berwyn Rowlands: 📅 Episode One: 15 October 2026 📅 Episode Two: 22 October 2026

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