More Than Nuclear (Online)

Meeting the parents, issues of guardianship, navigating illness, and looking for somewhere to call home. This programme explores some of the forms that family can take.

Faith (Online)

A betrayal at the mosque, a cruel trial, concerned parishioners, and a young actor striving for perfectionism. These films explore queerness and belief. 

Queer Youth (Online)

A child left out, a hidden meeting away from the celebrations, trouble in the team, and a lesson in dating. These films expose some obstacles faced by young people. 

Exploring Intimacy (Online)

Pushing boundaries, struggling with anatomy, a secret desire, and words not spoken. This programme showcases desire and sexuality.

Crossroads (Online)

Finding love in old age, stories shared in darkness, societal pressure in a relationship, and a mother searching for her kidnapped child. This programme deals with being alone and searching for more.

Finding Your People (Online)

A fight against evil, a hidden community, the power of friendship, and leaving home to be yourself. These films are all about finding your people.

Expect The Unexpected (Online)

A young woman’s trip to Spain, moving in with your boyfriend, and facing the law. These films will certainly keep you guessing!

Swing Into Action (Online)

Tackling gentrification, speaking your truth, a quest across the galaxy, and facing your family. This programme explores decisions to be made.

New Chapter (Online)

Crushes by the lake, race and dating, dressing for an Indian wedding, and a nighttime visitor. This programme focuses on connecting with new people.

Iris Prize

Kinship (Online)

One woman’s reflection, paternal anxieties, sisterhood in sport, South Asian queer joy, a complicated conversation ,and a glamourous visitor. This programme deconstructs different forms that connection can take.

Unravel (Online)

An unexpected delivery, an absurd first date, missing invitations, a harrowing quest for justice, and a genre hopping actress. A programme full of twists, makes for some uncomfortable viewing as the stories untangle. 

What We Carry (Online)

A historical sanctuary, a surrealist exploration of belonging, a sinister choice, a tumultuous sibling dynamic, and forging your own utopia. This programme deals with what we hold onto and what we can’t.

Best British

Community Shortlist 1 (Online)

Community Shortlist 2 (Online)

Community, Education & Micro

(Online) Iris Prize: Comedy Programme

You can find humour in the most unexpected places, and this collection of Iris Prize short films does just that.

(Online) Iris Prize: Night Life Programme

Late night in a Cardiff burger bar!  Gay and straight, male and female, couples, singles and friends are beautifully observed by Norwegian filmmaker Magnus Mork in this short drama is a Sundance Award winner.

Best of Iris 2024 (Online)

A showcase of the standout films from Iris 2024, featuring award-winning stories that explore love, identity, and the human experience.

Iris Archive Films

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