Families at Aesthetica Film Festival 2026
Aesthetica is a festival for everyone – and families are at its heart. From 4–8 November, York will transform into a hub of creativity and imagination, offering children and parents experiences they cannot find anywhere else in the city. From
10 Things to Look Forward to Aesthetica Film Festival
Tickets and passes for Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 are available. Join us in York from 4-8 November. This year’s jam-packed programme features 300 screenings, industry masterclasses, Games & VR Labs, a Podcasting Lounge, New Music Stage, networking sessions, socials
Pitch Your Project at Aesthetica 2026
Meet leading UK film industry at Pitching and 1:1 Sessions at Aesthetica Film Festival 2026. They offer a valuable opportunity to present your project to a representative from a major production company. These meetings are designed to provide feedback, expert
2026 Listening Pitch Winners Announced
Now in its sixth year, the Listening Pitch – commissioned by Aesthetica Film Festival and Audible – continues to assert itself as a vital platform for ambitious, sound-led documentary work. What has become clear over time is that this is
New Music Stage Alumni: Meet Daisy Gill
Daisy Gill is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool, whose signature blend of retro pop fuses infectious vintage sounds with contemporary influences. In 2023, her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence earned a rare four-chair turn on The Voice UK. Since then, she’s
Aesthetica 2025: BAFTA-Longlisted Films
We’re delighted to share that several films from our Official Selection have been longlisted for this year’s BAFTAs. This exciting milestone speaks to the exceptional talent and creative ambition showcased at Aesthetica Film Festival. The four films, all screened at
Aesthetica 2025: Oscar-Shortlisted Films
We are thrilled by the news that several films from our Official Selection have been shortlisted for the Oscars. This is a major moment, and it highlights the caliber of talent and creativity on display at Aesthetica Film Festival. Each
Collaboration, Discovery & Innovation: Aesthetica New Music Stage 2025
This November, here at Aesthetica, we broke new ground with the launch of our inaugural New Music Stage. It is a platform designed to showcase the UK’s most exciting breakthrough musical talent whilst situating live performance within the festival’s creative
Driving UK Culture Forward: Aesthetica Film Festival & the Global Creative Ecosystem
Here, at Aesthetica we celebrate creativity in all its forms, and earlier this November 2025 we closed out our 15th annual BAFTA-Qualifying film festival in our hometown of York, UK. We delivered a five-day showcase of storytelling, performance and innovation
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
