MPB: The Next Shot – Telling New Stories
Our collaboration with MPB, the UK’s leading camera reseller, has explored the deep relationships that filmmakers form with their equipment. MPB: The Next Shot set out to celebrate how cameras move beyond their function, becoming catalysts for ideas and unlocking new ways
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
Meet the Director of Wander to Wonder
Everyone has a particular children’s television programme that they hold close to their heart. Bagpuss, Danger Mouse, Scooby-Doo, Paddington, The Tweenies – the characters that come into our lives early can often stay with us forever. Aesthetica Alumnus and Director
Short Films to Watch this International Women’s Day
Over the past 15 years of, we've been lucky enough to showcase some of the most exciting, innovative and talented female filmmakers in the industry. Celebrate International Womens Day with five exceptional shorts from our library. They tackle serious issues, showcase the
Alumni News: Watch Award-Winning Films
With Awards Season drawing to a close, we have been delighted to see Aesthetica Alumni being celebrated. Today we are highlighting three filmmakers from last year's festival who have had huge success. Their films are bold and innovative, telling important stories in creative ways.
Aesthetica 2024: Oscar-Shortlisted Films
We are thrilled to share that several films from this year’s Official Selection have been shortlisted for the Oscars. This is a huge achievement, and it highlights the outstanding talent and creativity showcased at Aesthetica Film Festival. We are very proud to see these
Unlock Interactive Worlds
Today, we are proud to share with you a selection of film festivals from across the UK that feature a programme specially dedicated to immersive media. Discover the games to play – for the first time – at London Film
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,
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