ASFF 2023: Our Genres
Aesthetica Film Festival celebrates all forms of creativity. We bring a wide selection of incredible work across various genres, from witty comedies to hard-hitting thrillers and contemporary music videos to family friendly stories. This year, we are delighted to introduce our brand-new Games
ASFF 2023: Our Venues
ASFF takes you on an adventure across York with a selection of venues that mix historic and contemporary architecture. From City Screen to Friargate Theatre, discover brilliant new films and games within a lively cinematic playground. City Screen Overlooking the spectacular River Ouse, City Screen is
ASFF 2023: 5 Things To Look Forward To
The Aesthetica Short Film Festival is one of the UK's largest cinematic events of the year, running from 8-12 November. With over 300 film screenings, events and masterclasses, there is plenty to be excited about. Plus, this weekend you can save 50% on Early
2023 Listening Pitch:
Winners Announced
Aesthetica Film Festival and Audible have teamed up for The Listening Pitch 2023. We announce the two winning projects, 'Banana' and 'Old Lesbians.'
5 Films to Know: Berlin Film Festival
We pick 5 films that played at the festival, and are destined to be talked about in the months to come.
ASFF 2022:
5 Masterclasses To Stream
ASFF 2022 masterclasses featured an amazing array of guest speakers from across the film industry.
ASFF 2022:
Winners Announcement
As the 12th edition of ASFF draws to a close, we are delighted to announce this year’s winners.
ASFF 2022: Day Six
The finale day brings our sixth strand, The Present Was Their Idea of the Future, and the awards ceremony.
ASFF 2022: Day Five
Today brings a VFX masterclass with Framestore’s Stuart Penn and the opening of our Kids' workshops.
ASFF 2022: Day Four
Today’s 10 to See includes screenwriter Tony Schumacher’s masterclass and the VR and 360 Soirée.