Lift-Off Film Festival
Various, United Kingdom
74
Tier BScreenings40 categories
Festival dossier
iris prize festival
Cardiff, United Kingdom · Est. 2007 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Cardiff, United Kingdom
100
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Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- BAFTA Recognized
- 19 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cardiff
Overview
The Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival is a leading international event in Cardiff, United Kingdom, dedicated to showcasing global LGBTQ+ stories through short films, features, and documentaries. It is notably home to the world's largest LGBTQ+ short film prize, a £40,000 grant that enables winners to produce their next film in Cardiff, and holds BAFTA and BIFA qualifying status for British short films.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+79 pts)
- BAFTA Recognized
- 19 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cardiff
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (80 refs, 5 languages)
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (7 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2007
Venue
Cardiff
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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