Who would be a media mogul ey? The last few weeks and months has seen the likes of Simon Cowell and Rupert Murdoch become the story for the wrong reasons. For months, the press were told who was in and who was out in the game of […]
Online, on-air and in person, this is BUFF. And so said the voice of BUFF which greeted the masses of online followers with the May 31 announcement of this year’s opening feature. And though the dulcet tones of Ewan Allinson and DJ Elayne Smith will continue to form a cornerstone of the […]
Pictures courtesy of Alex Winn. From a spunky heroine to ‘the’ flashback, from ‘Babymother’ to ‘Sus’, Anjela Lauren Smith has graced British cinema for the best part of 2 decades and continues to adorn the big screen and the small screen. Behind the scenes, her versatility and passion for the industry shows no sign of […]
(from l-r: Kamara Bacchus, Aml Ameen, Sheila Nortley, Najan Ward) For many people, British urban cinema came into its’ own with the premiere of ‘Adulthood’ on June the 20th 2009. 2 years on, the genre has now spawned its’ first spoof with the cheekily titled Anuvahood. It was at the Adulthood premiere when BUFF first […]
Some people call it a newsletter, most delete it from their inbox, others try to emulate it, and for the rest of you – well, going online isn’t quite the same until you’ve received it… its’ the BUFF Blog!!!Until recently, most BUFF blogs were written by the BUFF ghostwriter. In the 2 years since the […]
This month’s blog is guest written by Janice Charles, newly appointed social media strategist for BUFF Enterprises… Well first of all, I don’t want to be seen as a guest because I actually work for BUFF Enterprises. I was actually given permission to hijack Emmanuel’s email accounts and write whatever I liked which in my […]
No matter how many times BUFF ventures down to Soho to get entertained, the result is always the same. And no matter how you dress it up, January is almost invariably a month-long period of attrition, angst and apathy. So it seemed perfectly reasonable to expect a good time to be had when yours truly […]
THE 2010 BUFF PRE-CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Over the past 12 months, BUFF has invited filmmakers and journalists to offer their thoughts and experiences of the industry. Now its’ my turn. In what has been a year of exciting developments, BUFF was the first media outlet to announce the winners of the Film London Best of Boroughs […]
This month’s edition is guest-written by Jessie Grace Mellor, previously the resident film reviewer for The Daily Mirror and now director of ‘N-Dubz – The Way We Were’, one of this year’s BUFF UK premieres… During this blog about my experiences with BUFF, I’m going to flit between a few different timelines. A time machine […]
This month’s edition is guest-written by David Trumble, director of ‘The Shift’, one of this year’s BUFF UK Shorts… BLOG BEGINS: I have never guest-written for a blog before, so one thing you should know about me right off the bat: I ramble. Emmanuel very kindly asked me if I could write up my […]
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A LITTLE BIT OF GLITTER
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.
A LOUD PIECE OF ARMOUR
Synopsis: A Loud Piece of Armour follows Holly on a mission to rediscover the primal scream she once had as a child.
A YOUNG SOFIANE
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.
AUTHORS OF THE ESTATE
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.
BALLYMAN
Synopsis: Ballyman follows Deji, a young Black man from South East London, as he traverses through the city hiding behind his (bally) balaclava
BODY OF OUR OWN
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.
BURY YOUR GAYS
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.
CAN'T FLOAT
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.
C.R.E.A.M
Synopsis: A modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” told entirely through the lyrics of the Wu-Tang Clan.
DIVINE INTERVENTION
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.
DYS IS ME
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.
ENDOLIFE
Synopsis: A short, hybrid documentary that combines the experiences of over 120 people with endometriosis into a single, scripted narrative.
EVERY TIME I SEE A YELLOW CAR
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.
FLOWN
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.
FROM SIDNEY, WITH LOVE
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.
GOOD CHOICE, JOSEPH
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.
HOW TO HIDE IT
Synopsis: A moment of weakness after a humiliating breakup leads a young Muslim woman to play a forbidden lottery ticket.
IN VIADI
Synopsis: IN VIADI is a journey back to oneself - an intimate yet profound act of reconnection.
IT COMES IN WAVES
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.
LISA IS HERE
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.
MOLLY
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.
RISE OF THE LEGION
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.
ROCKET FUEL
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.
SMALL GODS
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.
SMILE SHINES WET
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.
SPOOKY
Synopsis: A young child feels disconnected from her parents and drawn into themselves and technology, until an unexpected house guest shakes up their routine.
SQUEAKY BUM
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.
SYNC
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.
THE BRIDGE
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.
THE DECEMBER BLUES
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.
THE DYING TRADE
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.
THE ENGINEER
Synopsis: The remarkable story of Adrian Reynard, a pioneering force in motorsport engineering.
THE KANKURANG
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.
THE LONG SPRING
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.
THE TRUTH ABOUT SPACE
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.
UGLY, AFRO HAIR
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.
WEIGHT OF THE SOUL
Synopsis: A contemplative documentary that follows a young Ukrainian man whose life was split in two: before and after the call to duty.
WHAT WOULD MOTHER SAY?
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.
WHO ARE YOU, NANU?
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.
