ASFF 2025: Winners Announcement
We are thrilled 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. Best of Festival
Day Five of Aesthetica Film Festival
It’s the Final Day of the Festival! What an incredible five days it’s been, thank you for being part of the UK’s largest event celebrating screen and media! As we wrap up an inspiring week of creativity, connection and innovation,
Day Four of Aesthetica Film Festival
We are seeing in the festival weekend with the electric New Music Stage, showcasing 10 exciting, breakthrough artists. The winner will be decided by a jury stacked with industry experts, including Universal Music, and you – the audience! Plus, explore today's roundup of top
Day Three of Aesthetica Film Festival
We've reached the #ASFF2025 midpoint – and there's so much more to come! From inspiring industry masterclasses, VR workshops to film screenings from around the world, today is a celebration of screen and media. Here's a roundup of today's top 10 events to look forward to. Take
#ASFF2025: Day 2 Highlights
Day Two is here! A big thank you to everyone who took part in our opening day events yesterday. We are looking forward to another day of bold masterclasses, the opening of the UNESCO EXPO, inspiring film screenings, and networking
Welcome to Day One of #ASFF2025
Aesthetica Film Festival 2025 has officially begun! Our 15th anniversary programme is the most expansive yet. Discover new events, industry masterclasses, over 300 screenings and interactive media labs. We are kicking off the festival, which is the UK's leading screen and media event,
MPB: The Next Shot – Meet Andi Hampton
How can a filmmaker's tools shape their creative trajectory? What does it mean to share this equipment with other practitioners? We're excited to release the first film in the MPB: The Next Shot series. The project, made in collaboration with MPB –
MPB: The Next Shot – Meet the Filmmakers
The process of filmmaking is a dialogue - between a director and their team, a screenwriter and their vision, but also, between an individual and their tools. The camera is an active participant in the act of creation. Each artist develops
ILM: Behind the VFX of Star Wars
Join Industrial Light and Magic for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Andor. VFX Supervisor Scott Pritchard will take you through the intricate visual effects that bring this epic tale to life, showcasing the intense struggle between the growing
Frame by Frame: Behind the Scenes at Aardman
Wallace & Gromit. Morph. Shaun the Sheep. Feathers McGraw. Mrs Tweedy. Aardman is the multi-award-winning studio behind some of the world’s most-loved animated characters. It has entertained the world for almost 50 years, creating unforgettable stories loved by generations. Chicken Run is the