Enter the World of Highend VFX
Visual effects enhance the storytelling process. The techniques of pre-vis, tech-vis and post-vis help solve creative and technical problems, produce proof of concept for ambitious ideas and help prevent costly errors of re-shoots. Maike Fiene is a Visualisation Supervisor at
Kusp & ITV: Diversity and Inclusion in Screen
In 2025, The Guardian reported that almost a third of creative leaders were privately educated. Calling the Shots, meanwhile, found that 90% of British film productions from 2003 to 2015 didn’t employ a single woman of colour. One thing is
Listening Beyond Sight: Celebrating Five Years of The Listening Pitch
Documentaries have a unique power: they invite us to see the world through someone else’s eyes, to walk in another’s footsteps, and - crucially - to hear the stories that often go unnoticed. At Aesthetica Film Festival, storytelling has always
In Conversation with Sophie Duker
Taskmaster. Live at the Apollo. Mock the Week. Sophie Duker is no stranger to the biggest stages and comedy shows in the world. Her award-nominated Edinburgh show Venus earned five-star reviews and a sold-out Soho Theatre run, whilst in 2023,
In Conversation with Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson
Mark Kermode is Britain’s most celebrated film reviewer. He’s a BAFTA member, Observer columnist and recipient of the BFI’s Outstanding Contribution to Film Criticism. To his fans, he’s best-known for razor-sharp and impassioned reviews. Thousands tune in weekly for his
In Conversation with The Dodge Brothers
The Dodge Brothers have been playing together for over two decades. The skiffle-blues band creates work that harks back to the days of early rock and roll. Led by Alabama-born guitarist and vocalist Mike Hammond, the ensemble also features celebrated
Aesthetica Film Festival Launches the UK’s First National New Music Stage
At Aesthetica, creativity is not a single act; it is a conversation - a meeting point where ideas, stories and sound collide. For 15 years, our film festival has been a place to witness fresh voices in cinema, to see
MPB The Next Shot: A Call to Filmmakers
Share the story of your kit and feature in a global campaign celebrating creative sustainability. Reflect on how the tools of your trade have shaped your craft for an opportunity to reach new audiences, receive £500 honorarium and win tickets
Meet the Director of Spicy Pink Tea
Aqsa Arif is an award-winning Scottish-Pakistani artist and filmmaker based in Glasgow. She uses film, printmaking, photography and poetry to tell stories of dual heritage, migration and cultural dissonance. Reality and folklore collide in her work, where Arif uses mythology
Meet the Director of Sabali
According to the United Nations, the global number of international migrants in 2024 was 304 million, a figure that has nearly doubled since 1990. People leave their home countries for a plethora of reasons: fleeing persecution, war or famine; seeking