Exclusive Interview: Chuck Chuck Baby filmmaker Janis Pugh & star Louise Brealey “these are voices that we don’t often hear”

British writer-director Janis Pugh's remarkable sophomore narrative feature Chuck Chuck Baby, which received its North American premiere at last month's 48th Toronto International Film Festival is a celebration of love between working class women in all its forms with a infectious carpe diem spirit. In industrial North Wales, we meet thirty-something Helen (Louise Brealey) who... Continue Reading →

October 14, 2023 0

The Queer Review 2020 – LGBTQ+ highlights of the year

With so many queer spaces, bars, clubs, live venues, theatres, and cinemas closed for much of the year, and festivals cancelled or reimagined as virtual editions, we asked some of friends, including prominent culture makers and performers, to tell us their favourite LGBTQ+ art or events of 2020. Get in touch via social media using... Continue Reading →

December 26, 2020 6

Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Fest 2020 winners announced

The winners at this year's LGBT+ Iris Prize film festival were announced at a special awards ceremony on Saturday October 10th night including performances by Casi Wyn and Heather Small. Victoria Warmerdam's Short Calf Muscle (Kote Kuitspier) is the winner of the Iris Prize 2020, Cardiff’s International LGBT+ Short Film Prize, supported by The Michael... Continue Reading →

October 10, 2020 1

Virtual Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival available UK-wide for free 6-11th October

The 2020 Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival starts on Tuesday October 6th and runs until Sunday 11th, with screenings, talks, podcasts, and events reaching a wider audience than ever before. For the first time in the festival’s history, film lovers across the UK will be able to attend the festival virtually online for free on... Continue Reading →

October 3, 2020 0

2019 Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival 36 Short Films Announced

Organisers of the Iris Prize have announced the 36 short films competing at the 2019 Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival. The winning director will be presented with £30,000 to make their next short film in the UK, supported by the Michael Bishop Foundation. 2019 Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival “This impressive shortlist represents the very best... Continue Reading →

August 16, 2019 0