“Most festivals drown in bleak drama — we champion the absurd. In tough times, people need films that let us laugh at the chaos.” - Daniel Booroff | Founder
Celebrate the surreal. Laugh at the chaos.
About
The Brighton Absurd Film Festival is a bold new event dedicated exclusively to absurdist cinema — films that embrace the strange, the surreal, and the hilariously illogical. Unlike most festivals that lean heavily on drama, BAFF is here to showcase works that dare to challenge conventions with dark comedy, existential dramedy, surrealism, and avant-garde invention.
Online Screening Event
Join us for a 90-minute online screening of short absurd-only films, carefully curated from around the world. Expect bizarre narratives, surreal visuals, and a celebration of chaos that will keep you laughing and questioning in equal measure.
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Date: 30 November 2026
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Where: Online (link provided with ticket)
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Duration: 90 minutes
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Tickets: Available via Eventbright
Awards & Recognition
BAFF celebrates the most inventive and absurd works with the following awards:
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Best Film
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Best Student Film
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Best Micro-Film (under 5 mins)
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Best Brighton-based Film
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Best Animation
Why You Can’t Miss It
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The only UK festival devoted solely to absurdist cinema.
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A global showcase of short films that push boundaries.
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No dramas here — just the surreal, the darkly comic, and the wonderfully absurd.
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A chance to connect with filmmakers and audiences who love cinema that surprises.
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