Aesthetica Short Film Festival

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Aesthetica Short Film Festival

2019 Festival

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival returns 6-10 November. With over 400 films and 100 industry events taking place, it’s going to be our most extensive programme and festival to date.

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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.

Explore The 2019 Festival »

Innovative Programming

Programmes are curated by genre and reflect both personal and universal narratives. British and international films are competing for Best Film, Best Screenplay and Audience Award.

2018 Official Selection »

2019’s Film Festival

Panels & Industry Sessions

For 2019, ASFF welcomes a broad range of industry professionals, including Rankin, Producer Mary Burke, 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.

See ASFF’s Previous Winners»

Events & Special Programmes

For our ninth edition, ASFF events include an Industry Marketplace with over 40 exhibitors, Accessible Screenings, Guest Programmes from Guardian as well as the return of the VR Lab.

ASFF 2019 Events»

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Industry News

Exposing Corruption

ASFF speaks to screenwriter and director Scott Z. Burns about his new film ‘The Report’, starring Adam Driver as a Senate staffer investigating CIA torture practices.

Divorce Proceedings

Noah Baumbach returns with his latest film, ‘Marriage Story’, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson as a couple who go through an increasingly bitter divorce.

5 to See: This Weekend

ASFF surveys the week’s latest cinema releases, including Noah Baumbach’s new film ‘Marriage Story’, the environmental documentary ‘2040’ and ‘The Report’, looking at corruption.

ASFF 2019: The Hijack Visionary Filmmaker Award

New for this year, the Hijack Visionary Filmmaker Award recognises directors with exceptional vision and a unique cinematic voice.

ASFF 2019: Winners Announced

ASFF’s 2019 awards have been announced. With over 400 films in competition, the festival recognises outstanding talent in filmmaking. Discover this year’s winners.

ASFF 2019: Day Five

Today marks the end of ASFF 2019. It is the last opportunity to see the screenings on offer and to discover all our historic venues. Read our round-up of key events happening today.