New Iris Podcast, hosted by Damian Kerlin, celebrates LGBTQ+ film and champions creatives both on and off-screen

Organisers of Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival have launched the Iris Podcast, hosted by Damian Kerlin for Pride Month. Over the series, Damian catches up and speaks with filmmakers covering hot topics such as authentic casting and representation on screen, the portrayal of queer youth and the dramatising of our true stories.

Damian Kerlin, presenter of the Iris Podcast, said: “It was an absolute joy to host the Iris Podcast. Far too often we only hear from those in front of the camera in the film industry, that we fail to showcase the talent, but also the goings on, the trials and tribulations, behind the scenes. It was incredible to hear their stories and the fact that they are queer-centred is even better as representation, and the telling of our own stories has never been more important.”

The Iris Podcast will “provide a valuable resource for aspiring filmmakers and storytellers”, as well as offering a unique insight into what it is like to be queer working in the film industry.

The new series is available wherever you get your podcast. Podcast guests will include Iris Prize alumni and past winners, industry specialists, and journalists and other creatives working in the field of LGBTQ+ filmmaking.