28/02/2026
Iris on The Move at Borderlines Film Festival 2026
Sat 07 March 4:15pm at Malvern Theatres
With introduction and Q&A with Berwyn Rowlands, founder and Director of the Iris Prize Film Festival.
Iris on the Move returns to Borderlines Film Festival for a second year with a striking programme of award-winning short films from the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
The programme includes Jackie, the documentary that captivated audiences on the festival’s Opening Night; One Day This Kid, the 2025 Iris Prize–winning film; and Never Never Never, a poignant and heartwarming story set in a Welsh fishing village, made by a winner of the Iris Prize.
In 2026, Iris celebrates 20 years of excellence in LGBTQ+ storytelling.
Running time: 61 mins
Jackie (12A). Dir. Emily Sargent. Scotland, UK, 2025. 20 minutes. (2025 Opening Night)
English, No Subtitles
A short documentary about the life of Jackie Forster; a groundbreaking, outrageous — and largely unknown — LGBT+ rights campaigner whose underground donor s***m operation helped the first q***r women to have children. This is the third film to be made with the Iris Prize Documentary Film Finance Fund sponsored by OUTFlix.
One Day This Kid (15). Dir. Alexander Farah. Canada. 18 mins. (2025 Iris Prize Winner)
English & Farsi with English Subtitles
As told by filmmaker Alexander Farah through a deftly composed array of small yet pivotal moments, a first-generation Afghan Canadian man takes steps toward establishing an identity of his own while always conscious of his father's shadow.
Never Never Never (15). Dir. John Sheedy. UK/ Australia. 18 mins. (2025 Opening night)
English & Welsh with English Subtitles
A poignant and heartwarming story set in a Welsh fishing village. Henrick (Ché) and Arwyn (Iwan) share a bond that transcends friendship, filled with unspoken longing and love. Henrick's love for Shirley Bassey's music is his way to overcome the conservative views of their community. The film explores the struggles of Henrick and Arwyn as they navigate their feelings for each other in a society that may not fully accept them. This is the thirteenth film made by a winner of the Iris Prize.
About Iris on the Move
Iris on the Move is the annual touring showcase from the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival, bringing award-winning short films to venues across the UK.
In 2026, we’ll be celebrating our 20th anniversary — marking two decades of sharing global LGBTQ+ stories & Cardiff Charm with audiences everywhere. Before the main festival (12–18 October 2026, Vue Cinema Cardiff), we’re taking Iris on the road once again and we’d love you to be part of it.
Find More: https://irisprize.org/iris-on-the-move/
See https://borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk/film/iris-move for more information.
All LGBTQ+ screenings at Borderlines Film Festival can be searched by using the LGBTQ+ theme filter on the Films page of the festival website.
