Aesthetica Alumni: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2022
Here are five must-see features and shorts from ASFF alumni that are screening at this year's edition of EIFF.
Shorts to Features
Jacqueline Lentzou's debut feature-length film tells the story of Artemis, an only child who must shoulder a family burden.
The Art of Documentary
We speak with Duncan Cowles, a BAFTA Scotland Award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has screened at Aesthetica.
Personal Filmmaking
Aesthetica alumnus Eitan Pitigliani is back with a new, cathartic short – inspired by events in his own life.
Documenting Relationships
Roxy Rezvany is an Aesthetica alumnus who is part of a new showcase of British East and Southeast Asian film.
Aesthetica Filmmakers: Oscars and BAFTAs 2022
We’re always delighted to see our filmmakers go on to achieve further awards success.
Authentic Storytelling
We speak to Ayo Akingbade about Jitterbug, the latest in a series of shorts that explore social housing and gentrification.
Digital Revolution: Funding a Feature with NFTs
Miguel Faus intends to turn his Aesthetica short into a feature, financing production through NFTs.
Alice Seabright’s New Series on BBC One
Alice Seabright’s new BBC1 drama Chloe is a masterfully controlled, on-a-knife-edge thriller set in the world of social media.
Now on Netflix: A BAFTA-Winning Short from Aesthetica
"Film gives voice to the silenced, helping build the empathy needed to effect change," says Farah Nabulsi, whose film The Present is now on Netflix.