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The 9th Rainbow Umbrella Film Festival this will be on 15th, 16th & 17th January 2026. RUFF has been set up to encourage actors and film makers from the LGBTQ community to have a platform to express their hopes, fears, desires and experiences and share them with new audiences.
About RUFF
Festival Director
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Mark has been with Unrestricted View for many years. An experienced actor, Mark also is Festival Director for Rainbow Umbrella Film Festival.
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
James Wren is a Writer/actor/producer and has produced 3 feature films and 7 short films. He set up UVFF in 2016 and has been Festival Director from the outset.
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Felicity Wren formed Unrestricted View with James Wren in 1997 and UV became the resident theatre company at The Hen & Chickens Theatre in 1999 and remains so to this day. Felicity is also the Vice President of the International Screenwriter's Association and is based in LA.
Festival Producer
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
Executive Producer
Boo joined the Unrestricted View Film Festival team in 2023. With a background in independent film, live performance, and community engagement, Boo brings a particular focus on inclusive programming and accessibility. She is also a multi-award-winning actor, voice coach, and former PhD researcher in queer theory and socio-political philosophy.
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
The Spiritual home of UVFF. This gorgeous fringe theatre has been run by Unrestricted View since 1999 and is the hub for the festival.
Filmmaker Reviews
See what the filmmakers think of RUFF! Click the button below and scroll to the bottom of the page.