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BOYS VILLAGE WINS AT BEIJING – 15 NOVEMBER 2011
• Boys Village by Till Kleinert wins at Beijing Film Festival
• The second short film produced by the Iris Prize takes audience award
Boys Village written and directed by Till Kleinert has won its first international award when it was presented with the audience award at the 10th Beijing Film Academy International Film Festival.
The film is the second short film produced by the Iris Prize. Presented annually at the Cardiff based film festival of the same name the prize enables the winning filmmaker to make a short film with a budget of around £25,000.
“We are delighted for Till and the amazing cast and crew who worked on this project. Film making is a collaborative process but when you have a talent like Till leading with his vision and well crafted story telling skills you know that you will get something special,” said Berwyn Rowlands, Iris Prize Festival Director.
“The film was well received at its premiere screening in Cardiff, but you would expect this from a local audience. The real test is when an international audience gets to see the work. Winning the audience prize at Beijing is a great start for Boys Village as the film embarks on its journey around international film festivals,” he added.
The film has also screened recently at Reeling, the Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival and the Hamburg Queer Film Festival.
Festival screening are being dealt with by The Festivals Company Grant@thefestivalscompany.co.uk More details here
