We’re proud to present an eclectic mix of new queer shorts from the UK, including submissions from across the South West of England.

As a partner to the Iris Prize, the winning selection from the shortlist goes directly into the finals of the Best British category, with the winner being announced on the night!

• LONGING, dir. Couteney Tan, 2023, 12.5 mins
• MOMENTS I SAW IN RED, dir. Penn Balint, 2023, 2.5 mins
• WOODLAND, dir. Phil Wall, 2022, 7 mins
• G FLAT, dir. Peter Darney, 2022, 17 mins
• GOODBYE PYTHON, dir. Frankie Fox, 2023, 9 mins
• I MUST TRESPASS, dir. Charlie Parchmen, 2023, 1.5 mins
• SECTION 28 AND ME, dir. Tom Marshman, Paul Blakemore, Sam Halmarack, 2023, 8.5 mins
• THE SECRET LIVES OF LESBIANS' CATS, dir. Kate Jessop, 2023, 1.5 mins
• GROOM, dir. Leyla Coll-O'Reilly, 2022, 16.5 mins
• REPAIR, dir. Bertil Nilsson, 2023, 11 mins

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