Reinvigorating Animations
Animation holds a special place in our hearts at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival. Join us as we take a look back at some of the best animated shorts of the past five editions of the ASFF, films that deal
Film As an Experimental Medium
From its very beginnings, Aesthetica Short Film Festival has embraced artists and filmmakers that work in the field of experimental cinema. Here, we celebrate five experimental shorts across five years at the ASFF, all available for you to watch in
ASFF 2023: Day Five
Thank you for joining us at this year's Aesthetica Film Festival. We hope you're enjoying it! It might be the last day, but there's still plenty to see and do. Here's what's happening today: Today’s Film Strands & Guest Programmes Identity
ASFF 2023: Day Four
Kick off your festival weekend with our run-down of today's must-attend events – from editing masterclasses to thought-provoking screenings. Today’s Film Strands & Guest Programmes Today’s strand – Bee Free From Yourself – introduces films that lead us on profound explorations into memories, experiences and
ASFF 2023: Day Three
It's Friday already but ASFF2023 is just beginning! The Festival continues with insightful workshops, moving films and super masterclasses from industry giants. Today’s Film Strand & Guest Programme A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step captures the resilience of
ASFF 2023: Day Two
What will you do today? To help you decide, we're sharing highlights for Thursday 9 November: Masterclasses, Screenings, VR Lab, Games Lab, Networking and Social Events like our popular Meet the Filmmakers. See you around the festival today. Today’s Film Strands &
ASFF 2023: Day One
ASFF2023 has officially begun! We are kicking off the festival with a roundup of today’s top gaming experiences, masterclass sessions and film screenings. Today’s Film Strand & New Wave Screening Our first strand is Now, In This Very Moment. Watch films that
5 Thrillers for Halloween
At Aesthetica, we’ve welcomed some incredibly talented filmmakers who used the discipline of short films to tell some captivating thrillers. Get ready to be on the edge of your seat this Halloween and watch these spine-chilling thrillers from our Short
ASFF 2023: Hear from Key Directors, Editors and Producers
We are proud that our festival is bringing in a selection of world-class guest speakers who have years of expertise in their respective fields. If you're interested in learning from industry professionals, join us at ASFF2023. Aesthetica Film Festival runs
ASFF 2023: Social Events and Parties
Enjoy the festival and build your network at ASFF 2023. Make the most of your time in York and connect with industry professionals. These informal social events and parties are the perfect opportunity to meet fellow filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts. Opening