Eight films are competing for two prizes. Winners will be announced on March 20th.

Young People’s Jury for Film Award

Young People’s Jury for Film Award for best youth film is awarded by a high school class from Malmö and is organized by Malmö Kulturskola.

Prize: 25.000 kr

Jury: Year 8 of Bladins International School of Malmö

From left: Lana Affentranger, Suhani Vasudeva, Isa Sjöström, Alice Brantmark, Sheyla Richardt, Chantal Loot, Kashish Bhatia, Ellen Bruun-Nyzell, Ovi Jonnalwar, Miroslav Shturba, Nils Larson Persson, Daniil Kislov, Filippa Pålsson, Shaswata Sarker, Antonin Latourrette.

Participaiting teachers: Natalija Hedén, Veronica El Radaf, Tobias Ohlsson Bäckström, Linda Persson

The Church of Sweden Award

The Church of Sweden Prize goes to a youth film that maintains high artistic quality and highlights issues about society, existence and justice in a way that affects both young people and adults.

Prize: 100.000 kr

Jury:

Emma Gray Munthe
Film journalist who reviews films for Aftonbladet and SVT’s Go’kväll. She has, in addition to the BUFF jury, served on juries at festivals such as SXSW and Cannes.

Viktor Flarkell
Editor at Nöjesguiden, producer at Malmö Pride, actor and educator with a focus on children’s and youth theatre.

Kristina Klingberg
Deacon in the Swedish Church in Malmö with a special focus on youth work and the church’s relations with Malmö’s high-schools.

Felix Illi
Parish educator in Höllviken Parish with a special focus on confirmation and youth work. In addition to being a passionate watcher of films and series, Felix is an experienced live-action roleplayer, tabletop roleplayer and a former rock musician.

Erik Lunneby
Nineteen-year-old Erik serves on the district board for Svenska Kyrkan Unga in the Diocese of Lund and is a trainee in Höör Parish. His favorite film is Okänd Soldat from 2017.

Competing films:

Film

Kissing Bug

After having been caught smuggling, the kind of goofy Nelson is given an assignment in lieu of prison: he is to infiltrate the drug baron’s family. It’s a dangerous game. The situation gets even more complicated when Nelson begins a relationship with one of the gangster’s daughters.

Film

Uproar

It’s 1980’s New Zealand and Josh, who is half Māori, attends all-white boys’ school. On the streets, Māori protesters rally against the visit of apartheid South Africa’s rugby team. In the middle of the commotion, Josh needs to decide who he wants to be and what is worth fighting for. An engaging and humorous film about identity, family and politics.

Film

Young Hearts

In the middle of the school semester, 14-year-old Elias gets a new neighbour. His name is Alexander and the boys become friends instantly. When Alexander tells Eilas the he is gay, he says it like it’s the most natural thing in the world. Elias himself is dealing with strong emotions. Is it love when it feels this way? A summery and award-winning film about tough choices, love and the courage to be who you are.

Film

Vlam

Emotions run wild in Olivia. So much that she is placed in a crisis shelter for girls. Her mother wants her home again, whatever the cost. A compelling film about new perspectives, friendships and a duel between mother and a daughter that takes them both out on thin ice.

Film

Girls Don’t Cry

Nancy, Selenna, Nina, Sinai, Paige and Sheelan – six girls in different parts of the world but with shared dreams of a better future – a life of freedom, a longing to fall in love, control over your own body and equal rights. A documentary about challenging situations, brave struggles and hope for the future.

Film

The Boy With Pink Pants

A pair of red trousers turn pink in the wash. Andrea’s new friend Christian is exciting but unpredictable and leaks secrets to the class at school. These become the sparks that ignite Andreas’ already shaky existence. An engaging Italian youth film based on real events.

Film

Mum Don’t Love Me No Mo’

Thomas is forced to connect with his father after his mother has thrown him out of the house. He hardly knows his father. Thomas is frustrated, but the upcoming breakdance competition and battle will be the event of the year. An exciting film about dreams, freedom, family ties and dance.

Film

What Mary Didn’t Know

Marie is on a cruise in Greece with her somewhat dysfunctional family. Her father orders a Carbonara and when he notices that it contains salami, he sends Marie to the kitchen to complain. In the kitchen she meets Abdel, who only speaks French, and immediately falls in love. But why does love hurt?