World Book Day: 5 Releases Inspired by Literature
Literature and film have long worked together for a timeless connection. From classic novels to modern stories, filmmakers are known to bring written tales to life. In this round-up, we look at this season's cinematic tales inspired by their literary
ASFF 2023: Winners Announcement
As the 12th edition of ASFF draws to a close, we are delighted to announce this year’s winners.
2023 Listening Pitch:
Winners Announced
Aesthetica Film Festival and Audible have teamed up for The Listening Pitch 2023. We announce the two winning projects, 'Banana' and 'Old Lesbians.'
Canon: Stories in Motion
Canon launches a short film competition dedicated to the power of storytelling.Stories are powerful. Studies suggest that facts become around 20 times more memorable to the human brain when they are presented in a narrative format. We see this on
5 Autumn Film Events
Cinema is always evolving. This season, festivals and exhibitions look to the past, present and future of film.
Look at Me: A New Short from Sally Potter
Sally Potter makes yet another triumphant exploration of the human psyche.
Powerful Short Animation: 5 to Watch
Here are five animations from previous editions of the festival. They use a mixture of drawing and painting techniques.
Shorts to Features
Jacqueline Lentzou's debut feature-length film tells the story of Artemis, an only child who must shoulder a family burden.
The Art of Documentary
We speak with Duncan Cowles, a BAFTA Scotland Award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has screened at Aesthetica.
Now Streaming: Aesthetica Shorts on All4
All4 is is the UK's biggest free streaming service. Aesthetica Official Selection shorts are amongst its outstanding lineup.