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# UK’s Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival announces new documentary film finance fund
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/uks-iris-prize-lgbt-film-festival-announces-new-documentary-film-finance-fund/
- Published: 2022-01-17T11:20:02.000Z
- Updated: 2022-01-17T11:20:02.000Z
- Description: A total fund of £60,000 will support three documentary films with an annual request for ideas from filmmakers each January
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Arts, News, LGBTQ

Organisers of **Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival** have today announced details of a new **Iris Prize Documentary Film Finance Fund**, sponsored by **FROOT** and **Aberystwyth University**. A total fund of **£60,000** will support three documentary films with an annual request for ideas from filmmakers each January. The purpose of the fund is to support queer British documentary filmmakers – with a particular emphasis on those from underrepresented groups.

**Berwyn Rowlands**, Festival Director, said: “This is a major commitment to support the development of LGBTQ+ film making in the UK. This partnership allows the finished documentaries to be seen by a global audience thanks to the extensive network of **OUTtv Media Group Inc** which includes FROOT.

“The support from Aberystwyth University is both a welcome cash commitment in the individual films but also a fabulous opportunity for film makers to access the wealth of support available from the University.

“We are delighted that this fund, added to our existing commitments via the Iris Prize Best British Short Supported by **Film4**, will see more content being created and share with a global audience.”

**Further details about the fund can be found by** [**CLICKING HERE**](https://irisprize.org/documentary-film-financing-fund/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)