The summer film festival circuit has become a proving ground for Ray Buffer, whose menacing portrayal of Frank Beatty in “The Lord of All Future Space and Time” anchors a remarkable run of genre films gaining critical attention across the country.
Buffer’s performance in the sci-fi western, directed by Chris Paul Russell, helped propel the film from its Tribeca Film Festival premiere to a Best Screenplay win at the Smodcastle Film Festival in New Jersey. The project recently completed its West Coast screening at the LA Shorts Film Festival, marking another milestone in Buffer’s expanding presence in independent cinema.
The veteran performer, known for his resonant bass-baritone voice and commanding screen presence, appears in no fewer than six films making festival rounds this year. His slate includes “Man of God” by Jon Hook, screening August 28 at North Hollywood Cinefest, and “GUBER!” by Rob Bogin, set for August 30 at the Studio City Film Festival. September brings “Church of Phil,” Derwin Dalida’s dark comedy nominated for five awards at the SIMI Film Festival, where it screens September 3 before marching to the Silicon Beach Film Festival where it will screen Sunday, Sept. 7th at 2:00pm, in Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre.
Buffer’s range extends from villainous characters to dramatic leads, as evidenced by his role in “My Face,” Alexandr Berezan’s dramatic action feature beginning pre-release private screenings September 14 in Bellevue, Washington. The thriller “Tribe” by Dan Asma, featuring Buffer in a supporting role, will screen at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland from September 19-21 before heading to Grimmfest in Manchester, UK, October 9-12.
This festival momentum represents a natural evolution for the accomplished actor, whose career spans stage, screen, and voice-over work. Television audiences may recognize Buffer from appearances on “To Tell The Truth,” “Into The Wild Frontier,” “Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” His commercial portfolio includes campaigns for AT&T, American Red Cross, Walmart, Sony, Vroom, and DXL Big + Tall.
Before transitioning to focus on screen and voice work, Buffer founded and co-founded two Southern California theater companies—The Relevant Stage and Art-In-Relation, respectively. His musical theater background includes portraying Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Creature in “Frankenstein: A New Musical,” and Harold Hill in “The Music Man.”
Buffer has also been prolific playing supporting roles in the relatively new field of vertical dramas that appear on streaming platforms such as ReelShort, DramaBox and many others. They include: Alpha King, America’s Favorite Ex-Husband, Back In Time To Avenge Myself, Bastard King of The Ring, Cause You Were Never Mine, Cohabitating Lover, Everything’s Fine, Falling for My Estranged Wife, Fated Mates with my Enemy Stepbrother, Fated to My Homeless Billionaire Alpha, Her Possessive Guard, His Sweet Bella, In Love with the Alpha, Landing In Love, Lights, Camera, Action!, Love You Beyond 6 Months, Mafia Boss Takes High School, My Gift-Wrapped Billionaire, My Navy Brother, My Vampire System, Please Take My Body, Never Underestimate Girl Math, Profits Prophecy, Return of the Abandoned Heiress, Secret Billionaire Returns on Christmas, She Strikes when the Smoke Clears, She’s Back, Substitute Bride for the CEO, The Best Mistake Ever, The CEO’s Contract Lover, The Fallen Heiress’s Return, The Girl Returns, The Lost Prima Ballerina, and The Love Switch: and Billionaire CEO vs Mafia King.
The festival run showcases Buffer’s ability to navigate between genres while maintaining the dramatic intensity that has become his trademark. From science fiction westerns to dark comedies, his performances demonstrate the versatility that has sustained a career across multiple entertainment mediums.
Buffer is represented in the United States by Focus Talent Management and internationally by Enorama Talent Agency in Greece. As the festival circuit continues through fall,
Buffer’s diverse slate of projects positions him at the forefront of character actors making their mark in independent cinema.
