Through a Female Lens
Jo Smyth is an editor, director and writer who creates female-led stories that tackle challenging subjects, from sexual violence to coercive relationships. Last year, she screened Smile as part of our Drama Official Selection. The film follows a woman in
Lessons in Bravery
How do you face your fears? This is a question young Vanja learns to answer in Marita Mayer's award-winning short film I'm Not Afraid! Dressed in a tiger onesie, the little protagonist steps outside into the dark night during a
June: Exciting News from #ASFFAlumni!
It's time to spotlight all of the wonderful things our #ASFFAlumni have been getting up to! Here are all of the headlines, from Duncan Cowles' Feature-Length Debut to Stacha Hicks' film festival win. Duncan Cowles Premiered Feature-Length Debut at DocFest Silent Men is
Playing in a Dreamscape
Desta: The Memories Between was a highlight from of our first-ever Games Lab! Here, players follow the titular protagonist as they fall into a dream world every night. It's a vibrant space that is filled with the uncanny memories of
Strength in Vulnerability
Multi award-winning documentarian Duncan Cowles will premiere his first feature-length project at Sheffield DocFest this summer. The film is called Silent Men and it explores the stigma and taboo surrounding male mental health in the UK. It's a project that
The Joy of Animation
Cardiff Animation Festival (CAF) celebrates the diverse beauty of animation. Established in 2018, the event has grown into a highlight on every animation-lover’s calendar. This year’s edition followed in the footsteps of the hybrid format, which began in 2022. Attendees
Award-Winning Drama Shorts from the Festival
Strap in for a trip down memory lane! Today we’re cruising back through the amazing drama shorts that have won in this category throughout the years. From broken relationships to beauty pageants, which one is your favourite? The Golden West (2023)Tom Berkeley
Studio Spotlight: Failbetter Games
Plunge into the depths of Fallen London, the Gothic world of mystery and shadow created by Failbetter Games. We were thrilled to have the indie game developer’s Gothic romance game, The Mask of the Rose, as part of our first-ever Games Lab last
Filmmaker Focus: Aleksandra Kingo
An Ode to Procrastination is Aleksandra Kingo’s tribute to the struggle faced by many creatives. The idea stemmed from personal experience and grew into a tongue-in-cheek short film that explores how avoiding our desire to make art often serves as
Meet the Game Designer of Paper Trail
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure that follows the journey of young Paige, an astrophysicist in the making. We meet her as she leaves home and her worried parents to pursue her dream. Here, players fold the world like