BUFF Malmo Film Festival

BUFF Malmo Filmfestival

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Arts & CultureMalmo
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration7 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsBUFF is one of Europe's longest-running
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SEK
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

BUFF Malmo Film Festival in Malmo

BUFF International Film Festival is a Malmo festival for children and youth cinema, founded in 1984 and held every March. It screens new films for young audiences from across the world and hands out juried awards judged in part by children and teenagers themselves rather than adult critics alone.

BUFF International Film Festival began in Malmo in 1984 with a straightforward premise: children and young people deserve a film festival built around their own tastes, not simply a junior sidebar to an adult event.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

BUFF is one of Europe's longest-running festivals dedicated entirely to films made for and about children and young people, and it is a member of the European Children's Film Association

02

The mystery stays covered

Its award slate includes the City of Malmo Children's Film Award, the Church of Sweden Award, the Young People's Film Award, the ECFA Award, the Region Skane Short Film Award, SVT's Pitch Award, Children's Cinema of the Year, and the Sydsvenskan and BUFF Award, reflecting a jury structure that gives real weight to young viewers' own opinions rather than only adult critics

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's youth juries

Water and renewal

Living ritual

made up of children and teenagers who help decide several of its awards

The sacred route

Living ritual

are its defining custom

The local code

Living ritual

giving BUFF a distinct identity among European film festivals built around adult critical juries

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Malmo you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual indoor cinema wear suits every screening. March in Malmo is cold and often wet, so a warm coat, waterproof layer, and comfortable shoes for walking between venues are the practical...

Safety

BUFF Malmo Film Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after BUFF Malmo Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

SEK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map55.61 N, 13.00 EOpen in Google Maps

Malmo, Skane, Sweden

Nearest airportCPH — Copenhagen Kastrup
TransportStay close enough to the part of Malmo you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after BUFF Malmo Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Malmo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Malmo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearCasual indoor cinema wear suits every screening. March in Malmo is cold and often wet, so a warm coat, waterproof layer, and comfortable shoes for walking between venues are the practical choice.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Sweden and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is BUFF Malmo Film Festival?

BUFF Malmo Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 7–13 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does BUFF Malmo Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Malmo, Sweden. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

7 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Malmo, Skane, Sweden

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLasianfilmfestivals.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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