Watch the Official Festival Trailer 2025
Today, we are excited to launch the official trailer for the 15th edition of the Aesthetica Film Festival, offering a first glimpse of the films, performances and experiences that will define this year’s programme. Over five days this November, Aesthetica
Get Hands On: Film Workshops at Aesthetica
Our workshops are all about learning by doing. This year’s festival programme offers practical sessions designed to sharpen your skills – and give you a chance to discover something new. From directing high-octane action sequences to exploring the craft of
Aesthetica Film Festival Launches the UK’s First National New Music Stage
At Aesthetica, creativity is not a single act; it is a conversation - a meeting point where ideas, stories and sound collide. For 15 years, our film festival has been a place to witness fresh voices in cinema, to see
10 Must-Attend Masterclasses at #ASFF2025
Each year, Aesthetica Film Festival brings the industry’s most exciting voices to York for a series of unmissable masterclasses. In 2025, we welcome leading producers, directors, writers and creatives who are shaping cinema, television and games today. Across five days,
Experience New Games and VR at Aesthetica
What does the future of film look like? Technology is reshaping the way stories are told and shared, and, as a festival, we're excited to see what's next. That's why, every year, we dedicate part of our programme to new
Aesthetica 2025: A Destination for Film & Media
Step into a world of cinema, creativity and new ideas at the Aesthetica Film Festival 2025. Across five days in York, we celebrate the best in independent film, media and storytelling. Aesthetica is a destination for discovery, with a line-up
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