Aesthetica Short Film Festival

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Aesthetica Short Film Festival

ASFF 2022

The 12th edition of the Aesthetica Film Festival will run from 1-30 November 2022 in York, UK and online. The Hybrid event will include screenings, masterclasses, networking, pitching and more.

Highlights from the 2021 Festival »

Submit Your Film

Film has the power to change the world. Be part of the 2022 edition of Aesthetica Film Festival. We are looking for bold stories that are told differently across shorts, features, VR & 360.

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.

Learn more »

Industry Events

Aesthetica 2021 welcomed a diverse range of renowned industry practitioners for its 11th edition, including BBC Films, Film4, BFI, Guardian Documentaries, Sally Potter and Asif Kapadia.

Masterclasses 2021 »

Awards

Our awards recognise outstanding talent in filmmaking and are a prestigious accolade. ASFF is BAFTA-Qualifying, and our awards include Best in Category, Best of Festival and People’s Choice.

Meet our 2021 Winners »

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.

Watch Films »

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Industry News

December Streaming: What to Watch

What’s new to watch on demand? Aesthetica Film Festival selects five engaging and varied movies that are available stream on some of the world’s best platforms across December.

The Aesthetica Awards:
Open for Entries

The Aesthetica Awards are open for submissions, celebrating the best contemporary talent across film, art, photography and literature.

ASFF 2021: Final Day

It’s your final chance to stream ASFF 2021. Here’s a reminder of some of the fantastic films, masterclasses, discussions and panels that you can still access.

Preview: Red Sea Film Festival

A brand new celebration of Middle Eastern and world cinema gets underway in December. Opening with Joe Wright’s ‘Cyrano’, we preview Saudi Arabia’s first ever film festival.

Killer Theories

Oliver Stone returns to one of the 20th Century’s greatest mysteries: the 1963 murder of President John F. Kennedy. His latest documentary examines new evidence and interviews.

The Craft of Cinema

Watch industry experts from a range of disciplines speak about their craft, from the comfort of your own home. We select ten ASFF 2021 masterclasses to stream.