This year Festival includes an extra selection of the Best of Iris with this incredible collection of Trans Short Films showcasing bravery, hardship, acceptance and love.

God's Daughter Dances (12A) | 24mins | Iris Prize 2021 HIGHLY COMMENDED

Director: Sungbin Byun

A transgender female dancer, Shin-mi, gets a call from the Military Manpower Administration, to attend the Military Service Examination. Shin-mi, with everything in readiness, takes her steps to the Military Manpower Administration.

Pop (15) | 21mins | Iris Prize Best British 2021 HIGHLY COMMENDED

Director: Margo Roe

Jack is a young boy exploring his own identity when he befriends a recently released ex-convict, Pop. The pair bond, but Pop's past and his inability to control his emotions threaten to put Jack in danger.

BIRTHDAY BOY (15) | 20mins | COOP Audience Award for Best Iris Prize Short

Director: Leo Lebeau

Experiencing bullying at a private all girls school, Alex lives a double life in online games where he feels he can express his true identity. Excitedly planning a digital birthday party, the bullying takes a violent turn and we experience these tragic events through memories as he reflects from a hospital bed.

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