Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 .
Aesthetica is the destination for independent cinema. From 4-8 November 2026, we will welcome filmmakers, games developers and VR experts from around the world to the 16th anniversary edition of the festival. The programme will comprise screenings, industry masterclasses, networking sessions, live performances, pitching opportunities, the New Music Stage and much more. Book Your Tickets Now.
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The 2025 Edition .
Aesthetica is the destination for independent cinema. From 5-9 November 2025, we welcomed filmmakers, games developers and VR experts from around the world to the 15th anniversary edition of the festival, both in-person in York and online. The programme comprised of screenings, industry masterclasses, networking sessions, pitching opportunities and much more. The festival was available online from 5-30 November, with over 300 film screenings to watch.
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Celebrating 15 Years .
Film Library .
Discover the best in independent cinema from our Official Selection alumni. Our online film library showcases a diverse selection of shorts from 10 years of Aesthetica Film Festival: Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Animation, Thriller, Music Video, Dance.
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Festival Archive .
The first edition of Aesthetica Film Festival took place in 2011. Browse our archives to explore a decade of independent cinema. Meet key speakers through years, as well as exciting updates from our alumni: rising stars of the future.
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