Announcing the Music at Aesthetica Programme
We’re bringing the worlds of music and film together through a dedicated Music Programme designed to spark connection, collaboration and new opportunities. The programme features panels, the New Music Stage featuring 10 breakthrough artists, masterclasses and networking. Meet industry professionals
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
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
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
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,
ASFF2024: Day 2 Highlights
Got your plans sorted for #ASFF2024 day 2? Today's newsletter is filled with festival inspo, from must-attend masterclasses to useful workshops – plucked straight from the Programme! Today's Film Strand:Embracing Transformation How can we expand our perspectives? What does it truly mean to be