Tier 2
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival is a global celebration held annually in Cardiff that honors two decades of storytelling within the community.
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Screening in competition at Iris Prize Cardiff qualifies a British short film for BAFTA Short Film consideration. No win required.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
Short film must screen in an official competitive programme.
The main submission deadline for Iris Prize Cardiff is around 2 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Iris Prize Cardiff costs from GBP 7.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Iris Prize Cardiff accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Iris Prize Cardiff can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Iris Prize Cardiff takes place in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
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