Iris On The Move Archives | Plymouth Arts Cinema | Independent Cinema for Everyone | located at Arts University Plymouth. https://plymouthartscinema.org Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:33:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Iris on the Move: Best of Iris 2022 https://plymouthartscinema.org/whats-on/iris-on-the-move-best-of-iris-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iris-on-the-move-best-of-iris-2022 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:58:11 +0000 https://plymouthartscinema.org/?post_type=pac_event&p=7469 This diverse selection of outstanding short films from the 16th Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival showcases unique stories from around the world.

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Tickets £5 / £4 concessionsThe 16th Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival brought a huge variety of LGBTQ+ short films to our in-person and online festival. This diverse selection of outstanding short films showcases unique stories from around the world.Tarneit (18) | Dir. John Sheedy | Australia | 22 Mins (Winner: Iris Prize 2022) Tyrone lives with his mother and her boyfriend Pommy, a lowlife drug dealer who despises immigrants and homosexuals. Tyrone’s best friend Clinton, a refugee, lives with his older brother Shaker, who also has similarly firm ideas about race and sex. Despite these obstacles, the boys share a bond, both deaf, both neglected by family, and each dreaming of escaping from the brutal violence that surrounds them.Queer Parivaar (PG)| Dir. Shiva Raichandani | UK | 27 Mins (Winner: Iris Prize Best British 2022) When a mysterious gate crasher appears at their wedding, Madhav and Sufi are forced to face past secrets and reflect on what makes a family.Breathe (U) | Dir. Harm Van Der Sander | NED | 6 Mins (Winner: Iris Prize Youth Award)A lyrical coming of age film which follows two school friends from childhood to young adulthood, as their friendship matures into something more romantic.Jim (15)| Dir. Tom Young | UK | 15 Mins (Winner: Co-op Audience Award)Inspired by true events. West London, 1982. Gay priest Jim Fitzsimmons reaches a decision: he’s going to spend one night with a rent boy. The night will change Jim’s life forever, but not for the reasons he expects.Tank Fairy (PG) | Dir. Erich Rettstadt 雷利 | Taiwan | 10 Mins (Highly Commended Iris Prize)The magical Tank Fairy delivers her gas tanks unlike any other - with sass, stilettos and a healthy helping of glitter. Her arrival upends the life of Jojo, a lonely ten-year-old who dreams of dancing and drag. Outcast by classmates and misunderstood by his stern, single mom, Jojo is inspired to live out loud by his fierce, propane-toting fairy godmother.And, join us before the screening for:7pm - Drinks Reception: An opportunity to discuss the films with a glass of something.7.30pm - Meet the Filmmakers: An opportunity to hear from Thomas McDonald the producer of Jim and Darius Shu the producer of Queer Parivar.Thomas McDonald is a Bafta-Connect producer, longlisted for BIFA Best British Short. He’s screened at numerous Bafta-qualifying festivals including Norwich and Cambridge. His BFI-NETWORK funded ‘Jim’ won the Audience Award at The Iris Prize, and screened on Channel4 and ALL4. He recently worked with Candle&Bell on shorts for CreativeUK/Sky Arts. www.tediumentertainment.comDarius Shu is a London-based cinematographer and producer who loves telling poetic visual stories with striking imagery. He channels the power of visual storytelling to create positive representation in film and TV, driving societal conversations by incorporating social awareness in his films and strives to illuminate thevisual narrative to complement the story. His work across has been featured on Netflix, Film4, Sky TV and Prime Video. Personal website: www.dariusshu.comClick here to book tickets for the New Iris Prize Productions screening at 6pm.Click here to visit the Iris Prize website.

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Tickets £5 / £4 concessionsThese three new films made by winners of the Iris Prize and a community production are a celebration of LGBTQ+ lives. Each is an example of excellence in storytelling and together the programme is sure to make you cry and laugh.Cardiff (15) | Dir. Sarah Smith | 25 MinsPerpetually single, Frederick envies his fabulous gay friend Joe, who seems to have a never-ending supply of paramours despite being happily married himself. But when Frederick’s meddling mother arrives for a visit, she thrusts him into a forbidden romance, and a series of unforeseen betrayals hilariously expose some carefully held secrets. The film stars the late Welsh Icon Ruth Madoc, Stifyn Parri and Richard Elis.I Shall Be Whiter Than Snow (PG) | Dir. Frederick Stacey | 17 MinsThis short film is based on the true story of a lesbian couple, Kim and Roseann, who were married at Velindre Hospital, Cardiff in 2018 whilst Kim was receiving treatment for cancer. This emotional film is a touching love story between two women and a celebration of the amazing staff who work for our NHS and the importance of compassionate care. The film stars Rebecca Harries and Lynn Hunter, supported by a cast of NHS professionals.A Beautiful Form To See (PG) | Dir. Lara Zeidan | 8 MinsThis is a short film where a young woman gets trapped in her fantasy inside a Kaleidoscope. This is the 11th film made with the Iris Prize sponsored by The Michael Bishop Foundation.And, join us after the screening for:7pm - Drinks Reception: An opportunity to discuss the films with a glass of something.7.30pm - Meet the Filmmakers: An opportunity to hear from Thomas McDonald the producer of Jim and Darius Shu the producer of Queer Parivar.Thomas McDonald is a Bafta-Connect producer, longlisted for BIFA Best British Short. He’s screened at numerous Bafta-qualifying festivals including Norwich and Cambridge. His BFI-NETWORK funded ‘Jim’ won the Audience Award at The Iris Prize, and screened on Channel4 and ALL4. He recently worked with Candle&Bell on shorts for CreativeUK/Sky Arts. www.tediumentertainment.comDarius Shu is a London-based cinematographer and producer who loves telling poetic visual stories with striking imagery. He channels the power of visual storytelling to create positive representation in film and TV, driving societal conversations by incorporating social awareness in his films and strives to illuminate thevisual narrative to complement the story. His work across has been featured on Netflix, Film4, Sky TV and Prime Video. Personal website: www.dariusshu.comClick here for more information, and to book tickets for the Best of Iris 2022 screening at 8pm.Click here to visit the Iris Prize website.

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