2023 On 17 January 2023, the appointment of film producer Paula Crickard as artistic director of the British Urban Film Festival was announced by multiple industry outlets. [44] Also announced was the appointment of Muriel Narh as lead script judge, replacing Clare Anyiam-Osigwe. The British Urban Film Festival (BUFF) has today named Paula Crickard as its […]
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Synopsis: When Vidya, a 62 year old recently-widowed Indian woman sublets a room in her house to a 19 year old black gay man, she re-discovers her sense of self and her love for make up, despite complications from the family.
Synopsis: A Loud Piece of Armour follows Holly on a mission to rediscover the primal scream she once had as a child.
Synopsis: On July 1, 2005, Sofiane Ouggad died in a scooter accident. His blood type, “A-,” suggested he was intoxicated; the young offender had caused the accident. A doubt remains: Sofiane’s blood type was “A+.” A mother’s fight to uncover the truth behind this incident.
Synopsis: In Northwest London, two estates take their story into their own hands, asking what if a council house can become a publishing house in this tale of ownership, creativity, and the power of words.
Synopsis: Ballyman follows Deji, a young Black man from South East London, as he traverses through the city hiding behind his (bally) balaclava
Synopsis: Amidst the vibrant chaos of South Asia, we meet three Hijra - Momo, Neshi and Jannat - as they explore friendship, freedom, and self-expression in a world that seeks to erase transgender women.
Synopsis: Actor Grace can’t understand why every role she lands ends in her untimely death—until a mysterious agent explains the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope. Now, trapped in a genre-hopping battle for survival, Grace has one mission: do not die.
Synopsis: A young Black man struggles to overcome his own fear of the water — and America's historical stereotypes of Black people — to learn to swim.
Synopsis: A modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” told entirely through the lyrics of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Synopsis: To get the promotion of their dreams, a mischievous earth-bound angel must get two ex-best friends to finally admit their love to each other.
Synopsis: Alex is on the run. From something she doesn't want us to see. It's getting closer. Step into the unknown: A heart-pounding journey into the experience of dyspraxia.
Synopsis: A short, hybrid documentary that combines the experiences of over 120 people with endometriosis into a single, scripted narrative.
Synopsis: After a violent act shatters the lives of two brothers, Olly attempts to articulate a fractured and repressed truth, whilst his older brother Liam spirals between guilt and revenge.
Synopsis: Ijeoma is a seemingly happy and content woman until it becomes clear she is trapped in her small room for reasons unknown. A story about the experiences of Bipolar II disorder.
Synopsis: Convinced that she is the daughter of Sidney Poitier, a bold young girl runs away from her Yorkshire mining town to London in search of him.
Synopsis: A man who feels paralysed by choice is sent into an existential spiral after finding a mysterious tape player that can tell the future.
Synopsis: A moment of weakness after a humiliating breakup leads a young Muslim woman to play a forbidden lottery ticket.
Synopsis: IN VIADI is a journey back to oneself - an intimate yet profound act of reconnection.
Synopsis: A family of four escapes the genocide in Rwanda and lands in Ottawa. They quickly learn that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
Synopsis: Struggling to find herself after leaving her homeland and the career of an actress, black Russian woman Lisa is working as a nanny and making attempts to become an actress in a foreign country.
Synopsis: A chance meeting at a launderette sparks an intense emotional intimacy between Vinnie and Ryan. As closeness blurs into desire, unspoken expectations surface, forcing them to confront what love demands before it fractures everything they have built.
Synopsis: Prepare to be enthralled, inspired, and swept away on a rhythmic journey unlike any other.“Rise of the Legion!” is a spellbinding documentary that dives deep into the heart and soul of The Spartan Legion Marching Band at Norfolk State University.
Synopsis: No money, shit-loads of time, and endless imagination - Lenny and Mullet are never bored wandering their estate looking for things to do. When they stumble across an abandoned car, they decide to turn it into a DIY spaceship.
Synopsis: While struggling to provide for her son, an indigenous single mother falls in love with a charismatic street performer. But when a crisis strikes, it threatens to destroy their young family.
Synopsis: After a life-altering event, Takashi (70) leaves his hometown and relocates to Kyoto with his 7-year-old granddaughter Nayu, relying on the quiet help of a distant relative.
Synopsis: A young child feels disconnected from her parents and drawn into themselves and technology, until an unexpected house guest shakes up their routine.
Synopsis: On the day of the Euro's semi-final, a cocky teenage lad, Kyle, must confront grief and the shadow of his dad when a school puppet show hits too close to home.
Synopsis: A promising teenage singer faces disappointment from his father when his voice breaks during puberty. Threatened by a melodious bird that captivates his father’s attention, he struggles to prove his worth and reclaim his place in the spotlight.
Synopsis: The Bridge explores the untold story of Chelsea FC's devoted fan base of over 100 million people who have stood behind the club through every triumph and setback since 1905.
Synopsis: Kofi, a freshly heartbroken Ghanaian boy, meets Bianca, a British girl visiting Accra for Detty December. But as the nights grow longer and Bianca’s return gets closer, they’re forced to face what love means when it comes with an expiration date.
Synopsis: Jack is a vegan activist. His father is a slaughterhouse worker. After years of avoiding the subject, Jack sets out to confront the unspoken tension between them.
Synopsis: The remarkable story of Adrian Reynard, a pioneering force in motorsport engineering.
Synopsis: After a family drama, Omar, a turbulent child, faces new responsibilities. He’ll have to meet the Kankurang to become a man and embrace adulthood.
Synopsis: Arron has taken his younger sister Kika on a journey to a better life, but his youthful optimism may have overlooked one of the darkest possibilities on the planet.
Synopsis: A young man is released from prison and has to face up to the lie that his estranged daughter has been led to believe – that he was in space.
Synopsis: In a near-future society where altering natural hair is illegal, a Black woman must attend a state-mandated recovery group, Natural Hair Anonymous.
Synopsis: A contemplative documentary that follows a young Ukrainian man whose life was split in two: before and after the call to duty.
Synopsis: Whilst vibing to reggaeton in the garden, mischievous Morty is about to light up her first joint—lifted straight from big sister Binky’s "secret stash." But when Binky catches her in the act, the sisters' long-running cold war erupts into open combat.
Synopsis: After her Nanu’s (‘grandfather’ in Hindi) ceremonial cremation brings her to the Holy Ganges River in India, nine year-old oddball Isha befriends the phantom of her Nanu’s own rambunctious nine year-old self.