Abel named new Iris Prize chair

TOM ABELL has been named as the Iris Prize's new chair.

He succeeds ANDREW PIERCE, who chaired the LGBT+ short film prize for almost seven years.

Abell, who is Founder and Managing Director of Peccadillo Pictures, was presented with the inaugural Iris Fellowship in 2019, honoring those who have made a significant contribution to the LGBT+ film industry.

"I very much look forward to working with team Iris over the coming months in helping shape its future," he said.

Welsh politician SUZY DAVIES and Motion Picture Solutions' ALICE BLANC have been appointed to the Iris Prize board.