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
ASFF2024: Make the Most of the Last Day!
Thank you for joining us at this year's Aesthetica Short Film Festival. We hope you've had a wonderful time and made great memories. It's the last day, but there's still plenty to see and do: Today's Film Strand:It's a Pleasure to Meet You Our
ASFF2024: Day 4 Roundup
We're welcoming the festival weekend with a roundup of amazing screenings, masterclasses, socials, immersive experiences and more. Be part of the action and select your faves from the Programme! Today's Film Strand:The Power of Liberation Humans are complex creatures. Questions about whether we
ASFF2024: Happy Festival Friday
We hope you've made some wonderful memories and experienced amazing stories now we've reached the #ASFF2024 midpoint – and there's more to come! Learn more in the Programme. Today's Film Strand:We All Start from Somewhere Life is a blend of joy, sorrow and everything in between. At any moment,