From the organisers of the BAFTA-winning British Urban Film Festival, The Wellness Film Festival is a community-driven event celebrating the power of cinema to inspire, heal, and promote mental and emotional well-being. Founded by award-winning dermatologist and film director Dr Clare Anyiam-Osigwe BEM, WELLFF will feature a curated selection
of contemporary films, documentaries, and short films exploring themes of mindfulness, resilience, self-care, and social connection.

Screenings will be accompanied by expert-led discussions and interactive audience sessions. Hosted at Mile End Genesis Cinema, the 2-day weekend festival will provide a
welcoming space for diverse audiences, including young people, disabled communities, and working-class groups, fostering meaningful conversations around mental health and well-being.

Rules & Terms

Feature length films: must be no less than 44 minutes and no more than 120.

Short films must be no less than 3 minutes and no more than 44.

Documentaries must be no less than 11 minutes and no more than 120.

All Music, Spoken Word, Animation, Dance & Moving Image videos must be no less than 3 minutes.

The festival operates a no waiver policy.

Please note that non-acceptance to the festival is not a valid reason for a refund.

Film students who are submitting to the festival MUST provide a reference/cover note supporting their entry. The note must come via email to info@buffestival.com from the students' course tutor who must be currently employed by the educational institution as proof of the students' eligibility.