Listen "Spare a Thought for the Iris Prize"
Episode Synopsis
In this inaugural episode of Spare a Thought, Tom chats with Berwyn Rowlands, Director of the Iris Prize, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ short film prize. Together, Berwyn and Tom discuss first cinema memories, delve into the origins of Iris, consider the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and reveal what’s in store for the upcoming Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
The Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival takes place between 8th - 13th October 2024.
To buy tickets to the festival, head to: https://irisprize.org/
Follow Iris Film Festival on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irisprize/
Watch trailers and films via their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@irisprize
Also, feel free to follow Tom via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparetom/
The Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival takes place between 8th - 13th October 2024.
To buy tickets to the festival, head to: https://irisprize.org/
Follow Iris Film Festival on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irisprize/
Watch trailers and films via their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@irisprize
Also, feel free to follow Tom via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparetom/
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