We like the Iris Prize at Big Gay Picture Show. While most festivals simply pat the filmmakers on the back and hope they’ll be able to make some connections at the event, Iris is far more practical. The LGBT short film festival is the world’s largest gay and lesbian short film prize, valued at £25,000, helping filmmakers with the money and expertise to actually make a new film.
Now the fourth short film to be produced by Iris is due to receive its world premiere screening in the UK on Monday 11th March 2013 on BBC Two Wales. The film comes from Norwegian writer/director Magnus Mork, who won the 2010 Iris Prize for The Samaritan. His new film, Burger, was filmed on location in Cardiff, Wales on a cold November night and includes strong performances from the ensemble cast of colourful characters which includes actors from the city’s Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. It follows people – gay and straight, male and female, couples, singles and friends – who frequent a burger bar late at night.
“Completing a film is always a significant moment in the life of film production but securing an audience is even more exciting. This is why having Burger start its journey with a screening on the BBC in Wales is a great way to build an audience and share this amazing film,” said Berwyn Rowlands from the Iris Prize.
The next Iris Prize Festival, takes place in Cardiff from 9th-13th October 2013.
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