5 Film Podcasts
The podcast landscape just keeps growing and growing, and that includes those dedicated to movies. Here ASFF recommends five essential film-focused pods to add to your playlists.
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
ASFF 2021
The 11th edition of the Aesthetica Film Festival will run from 2-30 November 2021 in York, UK. We will deliver a new hybrid experience, with in-person events and our On Demand platform.
ASFF 2020
ASFF’s 2020 edition marked 10 years of showcasing outstanding cinema. The festival went virtual, allowing audiences to access film on demand and live industry events from the comfort of home.
Discover New Cinema
Aesthetica is a hotbed for fresh ideas and talent discovery. It’s a destination to experience the power of and craft of cinema. ASFF is a key event to explore new cinema and original filmmaking.
Industry Events
Aesthetica 2020 welcomed a diverse range of renowned industry practitioners for its 10th edition, including Andrea Arnold, Chinonye Chukwu, Sam Feder and Sarah Gavron.
Awards
Our awards recognise outstanding talent in filmmaking and are a prestigious accolade. Awards include Best in Category, Youth Award, Best of Fest and The People’s Choice Award.
Events & Special Programmes
For our 10th edition, Aesthetica presented an expanded programme that includes Guest Screenings, Showcase Screenings, our online 360 Cinema and our Industry Marketplace.
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Industry News
Homeward Bound
Elia Suleiman returns with ‘It Must Be Heaven’, a comic odyssey in which he travels the world in search of an alternate to his home, only to be reminded of Palestine everywhere he goes.
5 Documentaries About Filmmakers
The documentary subject can take many forms. But for cinephiles, some of the most engaging non-fiction films can be about the art of filmmaking. Here are five films to watch.
5 ASFF Success Stories
We have showcased shorts from many talented filmmakers who have gone on to produce incredible work in the industry. Here are five inspiring ASFF success stories to explore.
5 Live Events: Sheffield DocFest 2021
Alongside the multitude of movies on show, here are five must-see live events that Sheffield Doc/Fest has programmed for 2021, including BAFTA masterclasses and inspiring Q&As.
Parental Concerns
Finally arriving in the UK, and translated to the screen from the play by Florian Zeller, ‘The Father’ stars Academy Award-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins as a parent who is living with dementia.