Explore Masterclasses at Aesthetica 2025
We are delighted to announce that our masterclass programme is now live on our website. You can browse every fantastic session that will be taking place at this year's festival and reserve your space. Here are five masterclass highlights to
What to Expect at #ASFF2025:
300 Films. 15 Venues. 5 Days. Tickets are on sale now for the Aesthetica Film Festival 2025 – one of the UK's leading events for screen and media. The 15th edition this November will be an expansive programme of screenings and new talent labs, masterclasses, workshops, networking, and more. Explore
MPB The Next Shot: A Call to Filmmakers
Share the story of your kit and feature in a global campaign celebrating creative sustainability. Reflect on how the tools of your trade have shaped your craft for an opportunity to reach new audiences, receive £500 honorarium and win tickets
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
The Cinematic Art of Listening: 2025 Listening Pitch Winners
In a landscape saturated with noise, the Listening Pitch has steadily emerged as a vital space for films that invite us into a conversation to engage with untold stories that open up new dialogues round what it means to really
Watch 5 Documentaries from The Listening Pitch
The Listening Pitch is a documentary film grant run by Aesthetica and Audible. Two grants of up to £10,000 are available to fund documentaries that put listening atthe forefront. Since 2021, we have produced eight films. Last year's winners – Liberty Smith's Greensound and Ornella Mutoni's The Things We Don’t Say – premiered to
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
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
ASFF 2024: Winners Announcement
We are delighted to announce the recipients of this year's Aesthetica Film Festival Awards, spotlighting outstanding storytelling across multiple genres. These are names you should know; Aesthetica Film Festival is the place to discover filmmakers who are writing the future of cinema.The awards