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Check out highlights from our inaugural Iris Global Health film festival.

What People Are Saying

  • Iris achieved an incredible amount in just one year and we can't wait to see where they go from here. We need more festivals and platforms like Iris in the world! Submit, you won't be disappointed.

    Rainbow Dickerson | Producer/Lead Actress - “The River”

  • We were thrilled and honored to have Pain Brain as part of the inaugural IGHFF! The team was incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming and the selection of films for a first year festival were amazing. IGHFF should definitely be THE fest on your list to submit to if it has a focus on well-being, health, a healthy planet or is even just a feel-good human story.

    Tim Kaminski | Director/Producer - “Pain Brain”

  • This is a great festival sharing important information about mental health and peoples journeys toward wellness.

    Christian Buxton | Director - “My Name Is Jack”

  • Being part of Iris Global Health Film Festival was an amazing experience. Although we couldn’t attend due to scheduling conflicts, we were really impressed by the festival’s outstanding support and dedication to both the films and the filmmakers. Their professionalism truly stood out.

    Parker Croft | Director/Writer - "As Easy as Closing Your Eyes"

  • The films and people at the festival were great – lots of important reflections and conversations about health, community, research, and film! Aaron and Daniel clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the festival, and it turned out to be a great event.

    Scott Westby | Director - “Low”

  • Iris Global Health Film Festival was a friendly, welcoming festival, where the topics of discussion delved so much deeper than just film and career, encompassing and promoting health in every way.

    Kathryn Gould | Writer/Producer - “Introvert Club”

  • Although we couldn’t attend the festival in person, we were really impressed by the festival’s communication. We love their mission and so glad to have No Shame in this Game shown to an audience outside of the East Coast!

    Jolene Hernandez | Producer - “No Shame in This Game”

What are we all about?

The Iris Global Health Film Festival (IGHFF) illuminates the silver screen with captivating films that explore a diverse range of health subjects, from individual vitality to the ecological well-being of our planet. Through engaging narratives and thought-provoking documentaries, we celebrate the interplay of art and well-being.


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What kind of films are at IGHFF?

Anything and everything that promotes well being for us all! From stories of working through emotional or physical trauma to science and evidence based documentaries tackling social, health, or environmental issues and everything in between, we want to amplify films that bring light into the world. If you aim to make a difference with your film, IGHFF is the festival for you.

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how do we judge films?

First and foremost entries will be judged on how well they align with the focus of IGHFF. Then our diverse panel of experts will select entrants based on artistic merit and the strength of their message.

Rules and Terms

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Why Iris?

An Iris is the mechanism through which light enters a camera, but within the captivating tapestry of cinema, it metamorphoses into a radiant gateway, illuminating the very essence of humanity and crafting narratives that etch unforgettable imprints on our souls. Taking inspiration from this ethereal keyhole the Iris Arts Institute amplifies that light, hoping to be just a small part of spreading it for all to see. 

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