Friends of Iris

You don't have to be a friend of Dorothy to be a friend of Iris!

Background
The Friends of Iris were an important part of the inaugural Iris Prize Festival in 2007. The members of the scheme offered almost 100 bed nights to our visiting film makers and jury members, and support with our marketing activity, press work and guest liaison. In a nutshell the Friends of Iris helped to make Iris a huge success.

Guests at 08 Summer drinks reception

Why support Iris?
As a friend of Iris you are supporting the world’s largest gay and lesbian short film prize. With partner festivals located across the globe in Los Angeles, Sydney, New York, Dublin, Philadelphia, Toronto, London, Brazil, Tel Aviv, Austin, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Hamburg and Miami, the Iris Prize aims to promote and support gay and lesbian filmmakers around the world.

When and where?
Cardiff will once again play host to the Iris Prize Festival with the second festival taking place from 2nd – 4th October 2008. The festival programme will include screenings of the 30 short films competing for the Iris Prize together with feature films, debates, discussions and the odd party or three!


As a friend of Iris you are kindly agreeing to support the festival by:

*Offering a room with a bed for at least ONE of the Iris Prize filmmakers during the 2008 festival in Cardiff (max 4 nights).

*Agreeing to help during the event, e.g. office support, guest liaison, marketing support.

*Assisting with the fundraising campaign.Friends of Iris Evening

In return Iris will receive:

*A VIP Pass which will secure you access to all screenings, events, receptions and the award ceremony, during the 2008 festival.

*Invitations to Friends of Iris events which take place throughout the year.

*Friends of Iris Membership Card. This card will get you discounts at selected restaurants, shops and salons throughout the year and not just during the festival!

*You will also be eligible to vote for the new "Friends of Iris Award for best Feature Film" presented to one of the seven feature films from the 2008 festival programme.

What next?
To become a Friend of Iris please send an email to Grant requesting an application form.