Genesis Cinema, 4-9 May

BUFF 2026 Schedule Release (A-Z)

All Events Are Hosted @
Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road, London E1 4uj
All Films Are Unrated (18)

Attendance Is Advised 20 Minutes Before The Advertised Start Time
Awards Attendance Opens 2 Hours Before Before The Advertised Start Time

 

TitleDirectorDateTimeStrand / Booking
A LITTLE BIT OF GLITTERSIDDHARTH MENONTHU 7 MAY16:00THROUGH A QUEER LENS
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A LOUD PIECE OF ARMOURMOLLY BURDETTTHU 7 MAY18:40THE FEMALE GAZE
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A YOUNG SOFIANEFABIEN ARATUE 5 MAY21:00SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 2)
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AUTHORS OF THE ESTATEABDOU CISSETUE 5 MAY21:00SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 2)
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BALLYMANFARUQ ADIGUNTUE 5 MAY18:20FLIP THE SCRIPT
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BODY OF OUR OWNRAHEMUR RAHMAN, LILY VETCHTHU 7 MAY16:00THROUGH A QUEER LENS
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BURY YOUR GAYSCHARLOTTE SERENA COOPERMON 4 MAY15:50NEW VOICES
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CAN’T FLOATDAVE SCHILLINGMON 4 MAY15:50NEW VOICES
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C.R.E.A.MRYEN MCPHERSONTUE 5 MAY18:20FLIP THE SCRIPT (REV SHARE SELECTION)
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DIVINE INTERVENTIONRAVENNA TRANTHU 7 MAY16:00THROUGH A QUEER LENS
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DYS IS MESTACHA HICKSTUE 5 MAY18:20FLIP THE SCRIPT
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ENDOLIFELISANNE VAN INGENTHU 7 MAY18:40THE FEMALE GAZE
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EVERY TIME I SEE A YELLOW CARMATT CHANDLERMON 4 MAY18:20SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 1)
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FLOWNNDRIKA ANYIKATHU 7 MAY18:40THE FEMALE GAZE
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FROM SIDNEY, WITH LOVEEAST ELLIOTTMON 4 MAY15:50NEW VOICES
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GOOD CHOICE, JOSEPHJAMES FARRELLMON 4 MAY15:50NEW VOICES
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HOW TO HIDE ITRAMLA ALI, RICHARD A. MOOREMON 4 MAY15:50NEW VOICES
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IN VIADIALUN MEYERHANS, ELLEN WOLFTUE 5 MAY18:20FLIP THE SCRIPT
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IT COMES IN WAVESFITCH JEANMON 4 MAY21:00THE JOURNEY WITHIN (REV SHARE SELECTION)
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LISA IS HEREEKATERINA VELIKHOVATHU 7 MAY18:40THE FEMALE GAZE
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MOLLYDARIUS SHUTHU 7 MAY16:00THROUGH A QUEER LENS
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RISE OF THE LEGIONADRIAN S WOODARD SR., ADRIAN S WOODARD IIFRI 8 MAY18:00COMMUNITY AND ACTIVISM (REV SHARE SELECTION)
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ROCKET FUELJORDON SCOTT KENNEDYMON 4 MAY18:20SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 1)
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SMALL GODSASHER ROSENFRI 8 MAY21:00THIS IS AFRICA (REV SHARE SELECTION)
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SMILE SHINES WETAKIO FUKUSHIMAMON 4 MAY18:20SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 1)
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SPOOKYADEOLA LAWALMON 4 MAY15:50NEW VOICES
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SQUEAKY BUMALICIA FORDEMON 4 MAY15:50NEW VOICES
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SYNCLUBOS VACKETUE 5 MAY21:00SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 2)
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THE BRIDGEJIMMY HEDGERTHU 7 MAY21:00MADE IN THE UK (REV SHARE SELECTION)
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THE DECEMBER BLUESMICHAEL JUNIOR ONAFOWOKANTUE 5 MAY21:00SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 2)
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THE DYING TRADEJACK HANCOCK-FAIRSFRI 8 MAY18:00COMMUNITY AND ACTIVISM (REV SHARE SELECTION)
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THE ENGINEERSAM ALEXANDER-REYNARDWED 6 MAY21:00MADE IN THE UK (REV SHARE SELECTION)
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THE KANKURANGIMRAN CIESAYMON 4 MAY18:20SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 1)
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THE LONG SPRINGOLLY GINELLIMON 4 MAY18:20SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 1)
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THE TRUTH ABOUT SPACEJEREMIAH TOWOLAWIMON 4 MAY18:20SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 1)
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UGLY, AFRO HAIRCHINWE KALU UMATHU 7 MAY18:40THE FEMALE GAZE
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WEIGHT OF THE SOULMARIA SPRINGISMON 4 MAY18:20SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 1)
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WHAT WOULD MOTHER SAY?LOUIS CHANTUE 5 MAY21:00SHORTS SHOWCASE (BLOCK 2)
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WHO ARE YOU, NANU?ANJINI TANEJA AZHARTHU 7 MAY18:40THE FEMALE GAZE
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Title Date Time Featuring
BREAKING THE AWARD CEILING
(INDUSTRY PANEL TALK)		 WED 6 MAY 15:00 Dean Atta (Two Black Boys in Paradise) & Hayder Rothschild Hoozier (Rock, Paper & Scissors)
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BUSINESS OF DISTRIBUTION
(PRESENTATION)		 WED 6 MAY 16:30 BUFF STUDIOS
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SCRIPT SHOWCASE
(LIVE SCRIPT READINGS)		 WED 6 MAY 18:50 AILM (Written by Steven Brumwell)
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SCRIPT SHOWCASE
(LIVE SCRIPT READINGS)		 WED 6 MAY 18:50 COLOR (Written by Michael H. Moore)
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SCRIPT SHOWCASE
(LIVE SCRIPT READINGS)		 WED 6 MAY 18:50 MS MANDY (Written by Sophia Leonie)
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BUFF Awards Ceremony
Host Date Time Featuring
LINDA E SAT 9 MAY 20:30 JO MARTIN (BUFF 2026 HONORARY RECIPIENT)
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BUFF is a BAFTA, BIFA, AMAA and Iris Prize qualifying festival. Now in our 21st year, submitting your work means your film or script could not only premiere at BUFF 2026 but also become eligible for major international awards.


New in 2027, BUFF will introduce a new revenue participation and reporting model for selected feature films screening in-person at the festival.

Participating filmmakers will receive 70% of the net box office from qualifying screenings after the cinema split, alongside a verified post-festival sales report detailing ticket sales and audience engagement.

This initiative reflects our belief that independent filmmakers should benefit directly from audience demand and have access to credible market data that can support future distribution and financing conversations.

We believe that with this new approach, independent films not only continue to get made, but meaningfully seen.

READ MORE IN THE BRITISH BLACKLIST
SUBMIT TO BUFF 2027

Deadlines & Eligibility

  • Submissions for BUFF 2026 are now open.

  • Eligible categories:

    • Short Films (under 45 mins)

    • Feature Films (45-120 mins)

    • Documentaries

    • Animation

    • Music videos, TV & Web pilots

    • Short & Feature-length Scripts or Screenplays (20-120 pages)

How to Submit

You can enter your film or script in two simple ways:

Option 1 – Through Platforms

Option 2 – Direct to BUFF

  1. Pay your submission fee via PayPal (choose the correct category below).

  2. Email your file/link + synopsis, 2 film stills, key art poster, trailer, cast & crew credits, social media accounts and/or website to submit@buffestival.com  with proof of payment (students must provide proof of eligibility).

  3. Pay your student submission fee via PayPal

Submission Fees (per entry)

(Fees are non-refundable.)

July 3 – August 30, 2025: 
Standard Fee £20
Student Fee £10
 
September 1 – 30, 2025: 
Standard Fee £30
Student Fee £20
October 1 – 30, 2025: 
Standard Fee £40 
Student Fee £30
 
October 31 – November 30, 2025: Standard Fee £50
Student Fee £40
December 1 – 30, 2025: 
Standard Fee £60
Student Fee £50
 
December 31 – January 30, 2026: 
Standard Fee £70
Student Fee £60
 
January 31 – February 28, 2026: Standard Fee £80
Student Fee £70

Pay securely via PayPal 

Rules & Formats

  • Films must be submitted in MP4 formats.

  • Scripts must be in PDF format.

  • English subtitles required for all non-English dialogue.

  • By submitting, you confirm you have full rights to your work.

  • Submissions are final – no refunds and no waivers.

Questions?

Contact: submit@buffestival.com
We aim to respond to all queries within 72 hours.

Why Submit to BUFF?

  • Award-qualifying platform: BAFTA, BIFA, AMAA, Iris Prize, BUFF Awards.

  • Exposure: Showcase your work to industry professionals, press, and audiences.

  • Track record: BUFF alumni include films and filmmakers who have gone on to Netflix, BBC, Amazon, and theatrical release.

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