The celebration of queer stories will feature 60 short films and 13 feature-length films
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY JONATHAN PHANG
The 18th Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival released its 2024 programme today which included 60 short films and 13 feature films. Taking place in Cardiff from 8 – 13 October, the Festival celebrates queer storytelling and cinema, with films competing to take home the illustrious Iris Prize.
Alongside the programme announcement, the Festival opened its Box Office to the general public. You can find out more here: irisprize.org/2024-box-office/
Berwyn Rowlands, Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival Director, said: “The Iris Family gets bigger every year, and this is reflected in the number of filmmakers who join us. I’m thrilled to welcome 2013 Iris award winner Tim Marshall back to Cardiff with his new dark feature film In the Room Where He Waits. Tim will also be joined by fellow Australian film-maker Gabriel Carrubba, whose feature Sunflower stars Liam Mollica in the working-class Melbourne-based coming-of-age drama. Both will be attending the screenings to introduce their films.”
“I’m also delighted to be sharing Perfect Endings the latest feature by 2011 Iris Prize winner Daniel Ribeiro, the colourful and sexy story of João and Hugo who end their 10-year relationship but stay best friends. It is very satisfying to see how Iris winners are progressing with their movie careers.”
One exciting addition to the Iris Prize Festival Line Up was the inclusion of Linda Riley’s new documentary Life Of Riley. Documenting the life of the “Head Lesbian Of The World”, this film’s screening will also feature a Q&A.
Read the full programme here:
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