Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival director presented with the 2022 St David Award for Culture
“I hope this recognition will allow Wales to take full advantage of what we have created in Cardiff” says Berwyn Rowlands
Words: Brian Leonard; picture: Provided
The director of the Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival, Berwyn Rowlands, has been presented with the 2022 St David Award for Culture during a ceremony held at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.
The St David Awards, now in its 9th year, celebrate the achievements and contributions of people in or from Wales from all walks of life.
The Iris Prize, of which Attitude is a media partner, is a six-day celebration of LGBTQ film which takes place annually in Cardiff, Wales, UK.
“An award to be shared”
Rowlands commented of the accolade: “I’m delighted to accept this award and feel it is something to be shared with everyone who have been involved in guiding the Iris Prize to be the success it is today. It does feel a little strange to be receiving an award; for the past 15 years I’ve been involved in handing them out to filmmakers from all over the world.”
Congratulating the winners, the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to award this year’s St David Awards finalists in person once again. They are an inspiring group of people who deserve to be congratulated on their contribution to Welsh life.
“Many have courageously and selflessly served others, some are trailblazers in their fields, others have worked tirelessly to protect the environment, and we are lucky to have them all living and working in Wales.”
The Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival returns from 11–16 October 2022. For more information, click here.