Quebec film awards renamed Prix Iris after Claude Jutra sex scandal

Qubec Cinma has picked the name "Iris" for its annual awards ceremony after stamping out filmmaker Claude Jutra's presence from the event due to a sex scandal.

Handed out since 1999, the awards were named after Jutra until February, when allegationsthat hehad sex with boys as young as 13came to light through a biography, sendingshockwaves through the Canadian film industry.

The new name was voted on by the public and industry artists, with 65 per cent of respondents favouring the name Iris.The remaining 35 per cent voted for Lumi.

Qubec Cinma called the new name a "new identity."

New trophy, new image

A new trophy is being created to represent the awards' new character. From 14 artists who submitted their candidature, three Quebec sculptors have been chosen to createnew trophies. Theyare expected to be ready atthe beginning of 2017.

Along with Qubec Cinma changing the name of itsawards, the Canadian Screen Awards removed Jutra'sname from a prize for first-time filmmakers and the city of Montreal pledged to remove his name from a downtown park and an east end street.

Quebec's Prix Iris is not to be confused with the Iris Prize, a British film award which celebrates international LGBT short films.

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