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A visit to Montreal in the 1970s was a lark, but launched a lifelong career.

Ted & Noel – a documentary which raises awareness of abuse in care homes – has won the Iris Prize Co-op Audience Award.

Russell T Davies wants to "keep LGBTQ+ representation at heart of the narrative" in his writing, admitting that not enough is being done.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says he's "absolutely sticking" to his view that gay actors should be cast to play gay characters.

Films offering light relief have been hard to come by at this year's Iris Prize, its director has said. The Iris Prize is the largest LGBTQ+ short film prize in the world, showcasing a range of short and feature films every year. "There are groups within the LGBTQ+ family where life is not as good as it should be," Berwyn said.

A film dubbed the new Twin Town and shot in just 26 days has been nominated for an LGBTQ+ Iris Prize award. Chuck Chuck Baby is set in a chicken factory in Flintshire where a woman meets a schoolfriend she once loved. Director Janis Pugh said it "celebrates the north Walian woman", and showed "women do not lose anything" as they age.

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

THE UK’s longest running showcase of urban independent film is coming to Leeds and Halifax. 

Emma D'Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen on House of the Dragon, talks about their latest project: The Talent, which they starred in and produced.

Emma D’Arcy's first-ever short film "The Talent", which is still in post-production, has already been nominated for an award in the Best British category at next month's Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Cardiff, Wales, where the winners will be announced. The "House of the Dragon" star produced the 15-minute film, which they also star…