# Event Details - **Event Name**: Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 09:15 pm - **Event Description**: From forbidden kisses to real-life revolution, this double bill shows that love has always been our greatest act of defianceAbout this EventJoin us at the Arc Cinema Blackpool for an evening of fabulous LGBTQ+ film with and the .Experience the Best Bits from the 2025 Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival alongside When Love Broke the Law: two short films that celebrate desire, protest, and the power of those who refused to live by anyone else’s rules.Berwyn Rowlands (Iris Prize Festival Director) will introduce the screening and take part in a Q&A taking about Iris Prize and it’s 20th anniversary, the Iris Prize Documentary Film Fund (from which Jackie originated), Iris Prize Productions (Never Never Never, made by the winner of the Iris Prize). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/73e8f9c0-0122-11f1-83aa-038204145eff-rimg-w1200-h471-dc1f2b2c-gmir.jpg Iris 2025: Best BitsAward winners, audience favourites from the opening night - unforgettable stories from the 2025 Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival.From a haunted tollhouse to a high-rise reckoning, from quiet self-discovery to a love song by the sea, these films capture the brilliance, beauty, and bravery that define Iris. Featuring Y Tolldy, Blackout, One Day This Kid and Never, Never, Never, this programme celebrates the very best of Iris 2025 — films that moved audiences, impressed juries, and reminded us why Iris has never been just a festival.Y Tolldy (15)Dir. Dan Thomas. Wales, UK.10 mins. (2025 Opening Night)Welsh with English SubtitlesWhen Emyr visits his hometown with his partner, a decade after vowing not to return, a chance meeting with his old school bully turns into a terrifying battle against forces they cannot explain.Blackout (15)Dir. Chris Urch. UK. 15 mins. (2025 Best British Winner)English, No SubtitlesWhen a young man living in a high-rise is disturbed by domestic violence in the flat next door, he comes to realise that violence isn’t always on the outside – sometimes it’s with us all along.One Day This Kid (15)Dir. Alexander Farah. Canada. 18 mins. (2025 Iris Prize Winner)English & Farsi with English SubtitlesAs told by filmmaker Alexander Farah through a deftly composed array of small yet pivotal moments, a first-generation Afghan Canadian man takes steps toward establishing an identity of his own while always conscious of his father's shadow.Never Never Never (15)Dir. John Sheedy. UK/ Australia. 18 mins. (2025 Opening night)English & Welsh with English SubtitlesA poignant and heartwarming story set in a Welsh fishing village. Henrick (Ché) and Arwyn (Iwan) share a bond that transcends friendship, filled with unspoken longing and love. Henrick's love for Shirley Bassey's music is his way to overcome the conservative views of their community. The film explores the struggles of Henrick and Arwyn as they navigate their feelings for each other in a society that may not fully accept them. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/74127ac0-0122-11f1-9f54-dfa1d1aacd36-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd4c2ab-gmir.jpg When Love Broke the LawFrom forbidden kisses to real-life revolution, this double bill shows that love has always been our greatest act of defiance.In Two People Exchanging Saliva, affection itself is a crime — and yet, someone dares to kiss. In Jackie, the fearless story of a pioneering lesbian activist reminds us that real change begins with small acts of courage.Two People Exchanging Saliva (12A)Dir. Natalie Musteata & Alexandre SinghFrance/USA, 36 mins. (2025 Iris Prize Highly Commended)French with English SubtitlesIn a farcical world where kissing is punishable by death, a personal shopper threatens the status quo.Jackie (12A)Dir. Emily Sargent/Scotland, UK, 2025. 20 minutes. (2025 Opening Night)English, No SubtitlesA short documentary about the life of Jackie Forster; a groundbreaking, outrageous — and largely unknown — LGBT+ rights campaigner whose underground donor sperm operation helped the first queer women to have children. This is the third film to be made with the Iris Prize Documentary FilmFinance Fund sponsored by OUTFlix. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/743963b0-0122-11f1-83aa-038204145eff-rimg-w1077-h740-dc151818-gmir.jpg Tickets - Pay What You Can (Free - £10)Great film should be for everyone, and nobody should have to struggle to experience the magic of cinema. That's why Blackpool Film Festival offers a range of ticket prices for our events, making cinema affordable for everyone.Everyone is welcome to attend our Pay What You Can (PWYC) events and pay… whatever you can. Free, £2.50, £5, £10 – whatever you can afford to give, that’s what the tickets cost for that event.You simply choose the price that works best for you from a range of options.There limited number of PWYC tickets. Once a particular price option has sold out, you won’t be able to purchase tickets at that price, and the list of amounts you can decide between may change.When Love Broke the Law is presented by Iris on the Move in partnership with Diva Film Festival. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7468ff30-0122-11f1-83dc-8dac76d29c25-rimg-w1200-h536-dc020001-gmir.png About Iris on the MoveIris on the Move is the annual touring showcase from the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival, bringing award-winning short films to venues across the UK.In 2026, Iris celebrates its 20th anniversary — marking two decades of sharing global LGBTQ+ stories & Cardiff Charm with audiences everywhere.Before the main festival (12–18 October 2026, Vue Cinema Cardiff), Iris is on the road once again and we’d love you to be part of it.More about Iris.REFUNDSIf you can no longer attend, please request a refund using the link in your confirmation email.Orders can be refunded up to 7 days before the event.Refunds will be subject to the Eventbrite booking fee of 6.95% + £0.59 per ticket.Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 06:35 PMWelcome & IntroductionHost: Berwyn Rowlands (Iris Prize Festival Director) ?: 06:35 PM - 07:40 PMIris 2025: Best Bits (15)?: 07:40 PM - 07:50 PMInterval?: 07:50 PM - 08:50 PMWhen Love Broke the Law (12A)?: 08:50 PM - 09:10 PMQ&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/blackpool-film-festival-iris-prize-2025-best-bits-when-love-broke-the-law/100001982183777036 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, lgbt-pride, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Blackpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Arc Cinema - Blackpool - **lat**: 53.8157518 - **long**: -3.0538266 - **full address**: The Arc Cinema - Blackpool, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d2318cf4948252c391729fe3eddfdf188bbfe2d69dd4db19893604636b9ab54d-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1a0d0a-gmir.jpg?v=1770138298 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law being held? - **A:** Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law takes place on Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 09:15 pm at The Arc Cinema - Blackpool, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law? - **A:** Tickets for Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law are priced at GBP 10 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPay What You Can - FreeFreeAvailablePay What You Can - Free (Wheelchair User + Carer)FreeAvailablePay What You Can - £2.50GBP 3AvailablePay What You Can - £5GBP 5AvailablePay What You Can - £10GBP 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law? - **A:** Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law is organized by Aunty Social. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Blackpool Film Festival: Iris Prize 2025 Best Bits +When Love Broke the Law is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blackpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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