‘Diversity and inclusion lies at the heart of today’s Europe – and never has it been more important to document and discuss that. For me, it’s why the Prix Europa Iris category remains so vital and relevant, given its place in this on-going conversation through the programming both entered and shortlisted.”

Heenan Bhatti is a multi-award winning film-maker (BAFTA, RTS, Rose D’Or Broadcast, Prix Europa, Sandford St Martin). He runs ClockWork Films, an award winning independent production company, producing a range of factual programming, from singular and innovative single films to series, putting people and stories at the heart of what it makes. 

Heenan Bhatti coordinates the Video IRIS Category together with Carmen Fernald.