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Iris Prize: Shortlist 2018
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· 35 short films compete for the 2018 Iris Prize
· 20 countries represented bringing together films featuring contemporary dance, brutal violence and challenging stories about gender
· The £30,000 prize continues to be supported by The Michael Bishop Foundation
The winning director will be presented with £30,000 to make their next short film here in the UK, supported by the Michael Bishop Foundation.