British Urban Film Festival – Programmer
2025, London, UK

• Film Competition – Programmed and selected a diverse slate of short films, highlighting emerging voices and innovative storytelling.
• Script Competition – Reviewed and selected scripts, supporting new and emerging talent.
• Curated Thematic Short Film Strands – Designed five strands to give the festival program shape and focus:
  • Home is… – Stories of identity, family, memory, and belonging.
  • Not Just a Western Thing – Queer love stories across borders and cultures.
  • Digital Age & Future Worlds – Exploring technology, connection, and the future.
  • Animation: Fragments of Becoming – Animated shorts tracing personal transformation and resilience.
  • Confined Spaces, Big Revelations – Intimate settings where characters confront secrets and turning points.
    (All screenings presented @ Genesis Cinema)
• Rich Mix Short Film Showcase – Selected standout shorts to launch BUFF 2025, engaging audiences with bold, contemporary work