20/08/2015

2015 BRITISH URBAN FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED



6-day event features 27 screenings and 4 UK Premieres

       BUFF 2015 begins on Wednesday 16 September with the pre-festival party at The W Hotel in Leicester Square.

       The first ever BUFF awards from The Cinema Museum in Kennington on Thursday 17 September hosted by DJ Abrantee (Capital Xtra) & Larushka Ivan-Zadeh (Metro).

       Opening Night Double Header gala features 2 UK premieres at the Genesis in Stepney – "That Daughter’s Crazy" (starring Rain Pryor) and "Lapse of Honour" (starring Lady Leshurr) on Friday 18 September

       UK Premieres of "Brash Young Turks" (starring Julian Glover) on Saturday 19 September and the closing night gala – "Invisible Men" (starring DJ Abrantee) on Monday 21 September at the Genesis in Stepney.

       2 Nights of Short Film Screenings (supported by Channel 4) on Sunday 20 September and Monday 21 September at the Genesis in Stepney

       2 Days of Free events (BUFF America Debate, Live Script Readings & the BUFF masterclass with Marlon Smith & Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan) at Channel 4 headquarters in Westminster on Thursday 17 September & Friday 18 September.

       BUFF’s stellar line-up of presenters include Angie Le Mar, Remel London, Jenni Steele, Akosua Annobil & Mr Cee. 

2015 BRITISH URBAN FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 
Wednesday 16 September

9.00pm - 2.00am BUFF pre-festival party (The W Hotel) 
Thursday 17 September

1.00 - 2.30pm The BUFF America Debate (Channel 4)
Discussion + Q&A
Host: Akua Gyamfi
Panel: Arun Vir, Daryl Sledge, Nicola Gregory, Lance Dickinson, Camille Bright
3.00 - 5.00pm The Live Script Readings (Channel 4)
Performances + Q&A
Host: Jacqueline Shepherd
Panel: Louis Lagayette, Nadine Woodley, Danielle Moseley, Francesca Castelbuono


Hosts: DJ Abrantee & Larushka Ivan-Zadeh 
Opening Live Music Set: Terri Walker

Friday 18 September
1.30 - 3.30pm The BUFF Masterclass (Channel 4)
Hosts: Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan & Marlon Smith
Red Carpet UK Premiere + Q&A
Host: Angie Le Mar

Red Carpet UK Premiere + Q&A
Host: Remel London

Saturday 19 September

Red Carpet UK Premiere + Q&A
Host: Jenni Steele

Sunday 20 September

Genesis Premiere + Q&A
Host: Jessica Mellor

Genesis Premiere + Q&A
Host: Mr Cee

7.30 - 10.30pm Sunday Night Shorts (Genesis) BOOK TICKETS HERE

Hosts: Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe & Rebekah Louisa Smith

Monday 21 September (Closing Night)
6.00 - 9.00pm Monday Night Shorts (Genesis)
Prey 

Host: Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe

Red Carpet UK Premiere + Q&A
Host: Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
All films are rated 15.






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