Studio Spotlight: State of Play
BAFTA-winning developers State of Play took part in our inaugural Games Lab with their beautiful title, South of the Circle. Here are more projects from a studio known for making eye-catching animations and lovingly-crafted games. Lume In this prequel to Lumino City (see below), […]
10 To See on Shorts TV
For the last two decades, Shorts TV has been at the forefront of screening the best of shorts to audiences across the globe. Their online library includes over 13,000 international titles from all genres, including animation, comedy, horror, drama, documentary […]
The Story of Aesthetica Film Festival: Part 2
Our journey continues with bigger and bolder ideas to celebrate screen-based storytelling. We strive to create the best festival experience with opportunities like our pitching sessions and Games Lab. What will the future hold? 2018: A Meeting Place As audiences were […]
The Story of Aesthetica Film Festival: Part 1
What was Aesthetica’s staring point? How has the festival evolved over time? Where next? Learn more as we take you on a journey through time. Part 1 recaps highlights from each season of cinema right alongside every year’s Best of Fest. 2011: […]
A Cinematic Exploration of the Unheard:
Listening Pitch by Aesthetica x Audible
What can we hear when we truly listen? In a world where we are surrounded by a cacophony of sounds, how can we separate essential information from white noise? Aesthetica teams up with Audible UK, offering £20,000 to fund a […]
5 Films From The 2024 Berlin Film Festival
The 74th Berlin Film Festival marked the outgoing edition for artistic director Carlo Chatrian, who will be replaced next year by Tricia Tuttle, the former head of the London Film Festival. This year’s jury, headed by Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o, […]
Award-Winning Cinema: 10 Thought-Provoking Films
Aesthetica screens powerful films from talented filmmakers. Many of these rising stars have gone on to receive major accolades, like BAFTAs and Oscars, for their great storytelling. Here’s a selection of award-winners over the years. Isabella Dir. Duncan Cowles How much […]
Captivating Films Across Genres
Looking for your next evening or weekend watch? Get inspired with these five films from across our festival genres.
Heather McIntosh
Documentary Shorts Programmer Heather McIntosh has over 12 years of film industry experience, including curating Curzon Home Cinema – and through her role at the ICO – programming high-profile independent cinemas such as Watershed, Chapter and Leicester Phoenix, as well […]
BAFTA Win for Aesthetica Film:
Jellyfish & Lobster
BAFTA is one of the world’s largest celebrations of global excellence in film. Since 2020, Aesthetica has had 16 films that have been either nominated or won a BAFTA, with many of these rising stars going on to become household names. We’ve had a number of BIFA, and Oscar wins and […]