British Urban Film Festival

British Urban Film Festival launches “groundbreaking” revenue participation model for filmmakers

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The British Urban Film Festival has announced a “significant evolution” in how film festivals support independent filmmakers by introducing a new revenue participation model.  This model allows filmmakers to share directly in the economic value generated by their work. “For decades, the global film festival circuit has largely operated on a traditional model: filmmakers present … Read more

Wellness Film Fest to launch at KINN in Los Angeles – from creators of British Urban Film Festival

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Wellness Film Fest, “a new cultural platform exploring the intersection of film, mental health and embodied wellbeing”, will launch its inaugural Los Angeles edition on 2-3 May at KINN. Founded by the creators of the British Urban Film Festival, WELLFF is led by festival director, filmmaker and Amazon best-selling author Clare Anyiam-Osigwe.  The festival introduces … Read more

BUFF appoints Kelechi Ehenulo as artistic director – festival moves to May

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The British Urban Film Festival has announced the appointment of Kelechi Ehenulo as its new artistic director, marking a “significant new chapter” for the BAFTA-qualifying festival as it moves from its traditional October slot to 4-9 May for the first time in its history. The appointment comes as BUFF enters its third decade, with the … Read more

British Urban Film Festival Awards nominations announced

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The British Urban Film Festival has unveiled the nominations for its 2025 Awards ceremony, marking the festival’s 20th anniversary. The ceremony will be hosted by Linda E (This Is My House), with guest presenters Lisa Maffia (So Solid Crew) and producer Teddy Nygh (Rocket Fuel, Pru), plus a special guest appearance by actor Aml Ameen … Read more

British Urban Film Festival confirms line-up for 20th anniversary event

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The British Urban Film Festival has confirmed its slate of UK premieres, screenings and industry events for London audiences as it returns to the capital this October for its 20th anniversary. The festival opens at Odeon Greenwich on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October, before moving to Rich Mix Shoreditch (17-18 October) and Genesis Cinema, … Read more

New Black Film Collective XPO taps BUFF’s Anyiam-Osigwe as keynote speaker

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Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, founder and co-chair of the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), will headline the fourth annual New Black Film Collective XPO (TNBFC XPO) as a keynote speaker on March 25 at Rich Mix in Shoreditch.  Anyiam-Osigwe is set to join a high-profile panel featuring Avril Evans, writer and director known for her work on … Read more

British Urban Film Festival unveils 2024 line-up

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Films from a record 22 nations will feature at the 19th British Urban Film Festival (BUFF). 10 features will be receiving their UK premiere including the world premiere of Here We Are Now – Miriam Henri’s documentary which follows the stories of 3 Ukrainian refugees who fled their war-torn homes and are now rebuilding their … Read more

Teddy Nygh to receive British Urban Film Festival honorary award

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The British Urban Film Festival has announced Teddy Nygh, co-founder of Fully Focused Productions, Million Youth Media and director of documentaries including Clashadatight1’s and Riot from Wrong as the recipient of this year’s BUFF honorary award for outstanding contribution to the industry.  Nygh is the creative director of Million Youth Media, the London-based organisation that offers … Read more