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
Rising Stars Across the Years
We're proud to share with you these incredible filmmakers who have shared powerful and poignant projects at Aesthetica, such as Rose Glass, Tal Kantor, Sean Wang and Mitch Kalisa. Some are just beginning whilst others have already gone on to
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,
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
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
Oscars 2024: Films from the Festival
We are proud to present this round-up of animation, documentary and live action titles shortlisted for awards at this year's Oscars.
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
Filmmaker Focus: Ross White and Tom Berkeley
After meeting at Guildford School of Acting, Ross White and Tom Berkeley forged a filmmaking partnership and founded Floodlight Pictures. Their debut short Roy, starring David Bradley, was followed by 2021’s black comedy An Irish Goodbye. Starring Seamus O’Hara and James Martin, it enjoyed stunning success,
Filmmaker Focus: Hugh Clegg
Hugh Clegg is a London-based documentary and fiction filmmaker. A graduate of the National Film and Television School, he’s already directed several shorts, including It Feels Personal. In this comic odyssey, Clegg goes in search of the person who appropriated