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BUFF Awards 2025 : British Urban Film Festival (London) 
BUFF Awards 2025 : British Urban Film Festival (London) 

BUFF Awards 2025 : British Urban Film Festival (London) 

Running time: 180 mins

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Release Date: 24/10/2025

The climax to BUFF's 20th anniversary - be part of the UK’s premier celebration of diversity and representation at the annual British Urban Film Festival Awards. Enjoy the legendary BUFF experience, including full red carpet, live ceremony and official after party.

Guests attending the event help support the legacy of the British Urban Film Festival as it enters its 3rd decade and consolidate its place at the heart of the global creative community.

Ceremony host: Linda E ("This is My House")

Stage guests: Aml Ameen ("Rustin", "Boxing Day"), Femi Oyeniran (BUFF honorary recipient)

Afterparty (23:00 - 01:00)

Dress code: Black & Gold/Black or Gold
Gentlemen: Black Tie/Tuxedo
Ladies: Evening Dress/Ball Gown

General public
Ceremony tickets (inclusive of afterparty)
Standard (Doors, 18:00): £20
Drinks reception ticket (Doors, 18:00): £30
VIP ticket (Doors, 18:00): £40

Event is subject to change. All sales are non refundable unless the event is cancelled, or there was a complete failure to deliver the advertised event that was purchased by the participant.

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