Aesthetica Short Film Festival

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Aesthetica Short Film Festival

ASFF 2020 Call for Entries

Entries are now open for the 2020 edition of ASFF. Submissions are open across 11 categories of short film as well as features, 360 film and VR. Entries open 1 December – 31 May.

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Discover New Films

ASFF 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.

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Innovative Programming

Programmes are curated by genre and reflect both personal and universal narratives. British and international films compete for prestigious awards across al categories.

2019 Official Selection »

2019’s Film Festival

Panels & Industry Sessions

In 2019, ASFF welcomed a broad range of industry professionals, including Dick Pope, Mary Burke, Tracy Granger, Chris Wyatt and two-time Oscar-Winning Producer Simon Chinn.

ASFF 2019 Masterclasses »

ASFF 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.

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Events & Special Programmes

For our ninth edition, ASFF events included our Industry Marketplace with over 40 exhibitors, Accessible Screenings, Guest Programmes as well as the Screen School VR Lab.

ASFF 2019 Events»

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Industry News

ASFF Recommends: Bookshelf Essentials

ASFF selects five key books from the world of filmmaking. This list provides plenty of new ideas and cinematic inspiration. Delve into the selection whilst staying at home.

5 Film Podcasts to Listen To

Staying home is essential right now, which means there’s plenty of time to discover the breadth of free cultural content. ASFF selects key film podcasts to listen to during this time.

Bruising Encounters

Nick Rowland makes his feature debut with ‘Calm With Horses’, an atmospheric Irish-set crime drama starring Cosmo Jarvis as an ex-boxer with ties to a ruthless local family.

Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2020

ASFF previews the 24th edition of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, which premieres fourteen features and documentaries, including closing night gem ‘Made In Bangladesh’.

5 to See: This Weekend

ASFF previews the week’s new cinema releases. With films coming from Britain, Ireland, America and Brazil, these stories embrace comedy, horror, satire and true-life.

March Previews: Netflix and Amazon

What’s new to the world of streaming? ASFF highlights the new shows on Netflix and Amazon, including the third season of the hugely-popular ‘Ozark’ with Jason Bateman.