About Us

The main inspiration behind the festival is to create a greatly needed exhibition outlet for new and established film makers from the Black and Asian diaspora. Screening the most innovative and highly realised short films - The production values aren't as important as the controlling idea of the film.

Another prime objective of the Buffalo-san festival is to attract entirely new audiences to view these films with the onus being on entertainment, and to this end, we incorporate live music, and performance poetry on the night.

Buffalo-san starts from grass roots level, showing films that fire the imagination and inspire the audience. Who then get to choose the winning film by voting for their favourite on the night.

Our approach is holistic including live entertainment from poets, musicians, and story tellers who's performances challenge the boundaries of their perceived genres. This is one night extravanganza presenting a unique array of short films and documentaries selected from filmmakers from all over UK and abroad.

This popular blend of films, live performances and audience participation encapsulates the unique lavour that makes the 'Buffalo-san Film Festival' what it is. There will be networking opportunities in the bar after the show with the filmmakers themselves and other industry professionals.