Film premieres, the world’s largest short film prize, industry events, education workshops, parties, talented young filmmakers, a prestigious international jury, and over five hundred regular visitors are just some of the ingredients that make the Iris Prize Festival so special. During four busy days the best of the best in new filmmaking talent can be seen in Cardiff as the city plays host to the gay short film Oscars. Supported by 15 international partner festivals including Los Angeles, Toronto, Hong Kong, Miami, Brazil, Hamburg and Sydney, Iris and her friends transform Cardiff into a unique destination for lovers of film and those seeking to make new friends from all over the world. The £25k international gay and lesbian short film prize is open to any short film which is by, for, about or of interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex audiences. Join the fun and become a friend of Iris and remember you don’t have to be a friend of Dorothy to be a friend of Iris!