Coming in to Focus: Five films nominated for the 2026 Iris Prize, exploring themes of self-discovery and identity against a backdrop of political, cultural and societal uncertainly. [S]
Coming in to Focus: Five films nominated for the 2026 Iris Prize, exploring themes of self-discovery and identity against a backdrop of political, cultural and societal uncertainly. [S]
(2026) Echoes of the Self: A compilation of five short films exploring themes of the enigmatic and elusive nature of self and how it manifests... or remains hidden... [S]
(2026) Echoes of the Self: A compilation of five short films exploring themes of the enigmatic and elusive nature of self and how it manifests... or remains hidden... [S]
Resilience: Five short films that were selected for the prestigious Iris Prize film award in 2021: Lesbian, Three Letters, Acrimonious, Baba, and Split Sole. Strong language/sex/drugs. [S]
Smile: Five short films that were selected for the prestigious Iris Prize film award in 2021: Cwch Deilen (Leaf Boat), Silver and Gold, Dragged Up, From A to Q, and S.A.M. Strong language. [S]
Dark Days: Five short films that were selected for the prestigious Iris Prize film award in 2021: Factory Talk, Baby Boy, Pop, Inertia, and Birthday Boy. Strong language/violence/drugs. [S]
Resilience: Five short films that were selected for this year's prestigious Iris Prize film award: Lesbian, Three Letters, Acrimonious, Baba, and Split Sole. [S]
Smile: Five short films that were selected for this year's prestigious Iris Prize film award: Cwch Deilen (Leaf Boat), Silver and Gold, Dragged Up, From A to Q, and S.A.M. [S]
Dark Days: Five short films that were selected for this year's prestigious Iris Prize film award: Factory Talk, Baby Boy, Pop, Inertia, and Birthday Boy.
The Scene: David doesn't want to go out. But when his ex-husband Troy turns up, he feels like he might be able to face the scene again. Short film, written and directed by James Corley. [S]
Mandem: A job is just a job. But time flies when you're doing it with your best mate, and today's no different for Ty and Malcolm. Written by John Ogunmuyiwa. Strong language/violence. [S]
Dungarees: Transgender Blake and cisgender Cane hang out, play video games and grapple with their insecurities. This is their love story. Strong language/sexual discussion. [S]
Pompeii: Short film. Tam gets the first tube home alone. He plugs in his earphones and begins reliving his Halloween night out via his phone... Strong language/sex. [S]
Go Home Polish: Angered by graffiti scribbled in a British backstreet demanding 'Go Home Polish', a photographer embarks on a thousand-mile walk back to his birthplace in search of home. [S,SL]
Cindy: Cindy's first time performing in drag might be camp and outrageous, but it isn't exactly a success... Short film, written and directed by Rosanagh Griffiths. Strong language/nudity. [S,SL]
Rhiw Goch (On the Red Hill): The intimate story of a Welsh farmhouse that was passed down a generation thanks to an unlikely friendship. Directed by Anna Winstone. [S]
Just Me: Short film. As Jaz and Charlie make a final attempt to keep their relationship alive, one of them comes out as non-binary... Written and directed by Adam Tyler. [S]
Queens: A quiet man who's not used to grand gestures finds himself part of the drag community, and his understanding of family changes forever. Directed by Nick Bechman. [S]
Wings: This heart-warming love story that spans six decades follows the relationship between two Land Army girls who met during World War II. Directed by Jamie Weston. [S]
Queering di Teknolojik: Spoken by the collective digital voice of a group of queer artists and activists, this is a message from the future. A message of hope. Directed by Timothy Smith. [S]
Better: Short film. Exploring his gender identity gets Max severely bullied. So when his mum hears about a medical procedure that could protect him, she faces a dilemma. Strong language. [S]
Better: Short film. Exploring his gender identity gets Max severely bullied. So when his mum hears about a medical procedure that could protect him, she faces a dilemma. Strong language.
Better: Exploring his gender identity gets Max severely bullied. So when his mum hears of a medical procedure that could protect him, she's faced with a dilemma. Strong language. [S]
The Scene: David doesn't want to go out. But when his ex-husband Troy turns up, he feels like he might be able to face the scene again. Short film, written and directed by James Corley.
Dungarees: Transgender Blake and cisgender Cane hang out, play video games and grapple with their insecurities. This is their love story. Written by Abel Rubinstein. Strong language.
Cindy: Cindy's first time performing in drag might be camp and outrageous, but it isn't exactly a success... Short film written and directed by Rosanagh Griffiths. Strong language/nudity. [S]
Rhiw Goch (On the Red Hill): The intimate story of a Welsh farmhouse that was passed down a generation thanks to an unlikely friendship. Directed by Anna Winstone. [S]
Go Home Polish: Angered by graffiti scribbled in a British backstreet demanding 'Go Home Polish', a photographer embarks on a thousand-mile walk back to his birthplace in search of home. [S]
Wings: This heart-warming love story that spans six decades follows the relationship between two Land Army girls who met during World War II. Directed by Jamie Weston. [S]
Mandem: A job is just a job. But time flies when you're doing it with your best mate, and today's no different for Ty and Malcolm. Written by John Ogunmuyiwa. Strong language/violence.
Queens: A quiet man who's not used to grand gestures finds himself part of the drag community, and his understanding of family changes forever. Directed by Nick Bechman. [S]
Queering di Teknolojik: Spoken by the collective digital voice of a group of queer artists and activists, this is a message from the future. A message of hope. Directed by Timothy Smith. [S]
Paint the Dragons' Eyes: Arthur and Otto are late for an important wedding in the English countryside. And on the way, they meet obstacles that test their determination. Strong language.
Just Me: Short film. As Jaz and Charlie make a final attempt to keep their relationship alive, one of them comes out as non-binary... Written and directed by Adam Tyler. [S]
Pompeii: Short film. Tam gets the first tube home alone. He plugs in his earphones and begins reliving his Halloween night out via his phone... Strong language/sex.