

About .
The Aesthetica Short Film Festival is BAFTA-Qualifying and takes place in York, UK. It is one of the UK’s largest and most revered film events, and an essential outlet for moving image and digital culture.
The Festival .
Founded in 2011, Aesthetica is an international film festival which takes place annually in York, UK, at the beginning of November. It a celebration of independent film from around the world, and an outlet for supporting and championing filmmaking. In 2022, the festival will take place in a hybrid capacity, running from 1-30 November.
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Since being founded in 2011, the festival has continued to grow, welcoming some of the world’s largest directors, producers and editors, whilst expanding its BAFTA-Qualifying programme of films.
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