God’s Daughter Dances (12A) | 24m
Iris Prize 2021 HIGHLY COMMENDED
A transgender female dancer, Shin-mi, gets a call from the Military Manpower Administration, to attend for the Military Service Examination. Shin-mi, with everything in readiness, takes her steps to the Military Manpower Administration.
Pop (15) | 21m
Iris Prize Best British 2021 HIGHLY COMMENDED
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) | 20m
COOP Audience Award for best Iris Prize Short
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. Despite hardship, ultimately this is a film about acceptance, with an uplifting narrative that positively portrays a trans character.
Tickets for these shorts are also offered as part of a double-bill with the film Death and Bowling which will begin at 7 pm after a short break. Double-bill tickets are discounted at only £5/8.50/11.