Meet the Director of The Pirate Queen
The Pirate Queen beckons you on an epic journey. Produced by Singer Studio, this Emmy-nominated VR game invites players to step into the boots of history’s most successful pirate, Cheng Shih (c.1775-1844). She dominated the Chinese coast in the 19th
Rising Stars from Venice Film Festival
Amid sweltering temperatures, this year’s Venice Film Festival paraded some high-wattage A-List stars on the red carpet and saw Pedro Almodóvar take the Golden Lion for The Room Next Door, the first English-language movie of his distinguished career. But away from
What have #ASFFAlumni been up to?
Today, we are proud to present a roundup of amazing achievements from filmmakers and game developers who have been a part of the festival! Read on to learn more about Jill Worsley's directing for an Amazon Prime reality TV show,
Workshops at #ASFF2024
Looking to pursue a career in gaming? Want to learn more about AI generators? Look no further! This year, we're running workshops that will teach you the skills you need to thrive in today’s screen industries. Led by organisations like FI, London
Embracing the Journey
Today's Filmmaker Spotlight interview is with Jesse Vogelaar, director of #ASFF2023 Official Selection comedy Room For One More. The hilarious film follows Alex, who experiences his entire house collapse on top of him. It's a moment where most people's lives
10 Must-Attend Events at Aesthetica 2024
Tickets and passes for #ASFF2024 are now on sale! Aesthetica is all about bringing people together. That’s why we’ve included a range of events to enjoy. Network with industry professionals, meet new friends and chat about the Films, Games &
For the Love of Storytelling
A tickly cough. That's all it takes to derail Minster for Environment Fiona Lacey - played by Maxine Peake - in her career-defining interview. From here, things escalate uncontrollably on social media. It keeps getting worse and worse. We were
Stop Motion Documentary
How do we repair ourselves, even when we can't be fully mended? How do we reconnect with our sense of self? Samantha Moore explored these questions in her BAFTA-nominated short documentary, Visible Mending, which we had the privilege of screening
Alumni News: The Headlines in July
Today, we’re spreading the joy with some fantastic news from our #AestheticaAlumni! This is your rundown of some of their amazing achievements, from Debbie Howards' recent film festival win to Sarah Grant's upcoming feature debut. #AestheticaAlumni Part ofSaatchi New Creator’s Showcase The
Through a Female Lens
Jo Smyth is an editor, director and writer who creates female-led stories that tackle challenging subjects, from sexual violence to coercive relationships. Last year, she screened Smile as part of our Drama Official Selection. The film follows a woman in