Filmmaker Focus: Yasmin Afifi
Yasmin Afifi is a London-based director/writer whose short Jellyfish and Lobster won the Best British Short Award at this year's BAFTAs. Her films have screened at platforms including Aesthetica, London Film Festival, Tirana and Underwire. In her projects, she loves using
Filmmaker Focus: Joe Weiland
Gorka is the directorial debut of filmmaker Joe Weiland. The short was part of the BFI London Film Festival’s official selection and screened at Aesthetica 2023. In 2024, it was nominated for a BAFTA in the British Short Film category,
10 To See on Shorts TV
For the last two decades, Shorts TV has been at the forefront of screening the best of shorts to audiences across the globe. Their online library includes over 13,000 international titles from all genres, including animation, comedy, horror, drama, documentary
A Cinematic Exploration of the Unheard:
Listening Pitch by Aesthetica x Audible
What can we hear when we truly listen? In a world where we are surrounded by a cacophony of sounds, how can we separate essential information from white noise? Aesthetica teams up with Audible UK, offering £20,000 to fund a
5 Films From The 2024 Berlin Film Festival
The 74th Berlin Film Festival marked the outgoing edition for artistic director Carlo Chatrian, who will be replaced next year by Tricia Tuttle, the former head of the London Film Festival. This year's jury, headed by Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o,
BAFTA Win for Aesthetica Film:
Jellyfish & Lobster
BAFTA is one of the world’s largest celebrations of global excellence in film. Since 2020, Aesthetica has had 16 films that have been either nominated or won a BAFTA, with many of these rising stars going on to become household names. We’ve had a number of BIFA, and Oscar wins and
Documentaries To Explore Our World
The documentary remains one of the most fascinating forms a film can take, opening up a window onto lives or a part of the world we may never have considered before. At ASFF, we have been showcasing a diverse range
Film Premieres To Look Forward To In 2024
With major new film releases scheduled for the Spring, there’s plenty of reason to hunker down in your nearest cinema and take in some fantastic movies. We preview five upcoming films from Britain and Europe, with some major awards-winning directors
Heartfelt Dramas
With winter upon us, what better way to light the fires of creative inspiration than delving into the ASFF library? From disturbing class-driven thrillers to tragi-comic stories of pesky technology to harrowing tales of guilt and sorrow, we’ve found five
5 Films Events For 2024
A new year brings with it a raft of new film events where filmmakers both known and unknown can present their work to the public. From capturing the spirit of the American indie scene to rewarding the best of British