Strength in Vulnerability
Multi award-winning documentarian Duncan Cowles will premiere his first feature-length project at Sheffield DocFest this summer. The film is called Silent Men and it explores the stigma and taboo surrounding male mental health in the UK. It's a project that
5 Films for Earth Day
We dig into the Film Library to share five thought-provoking films that explore our relationship nature.
Comedy is All Around Us
Comedy can emerge from experiences humans go through every day, whether they are as mundane as the humdrum of a daily commute or as intense as the fresh wound of heartbreak. Even feelings of frustration and hurt can be fuel for fantastically
Women & Non-Binary Filmmakers to Know
People behind the camera shape the stories we see on screen. Diverse points of view enrich cinema. Today, we share with you women and non-binary directors who have screened at Aesthetica and gone on to make waves in the industry. Alice Seabright | Pregnant Pause (2016) Named
10 To See on Shorts TV
For the last two decades, Shorts TV has been at the forefront of screening the best of shorts to audiences across the globe. Their online library includes over 13,000 international titles from all genres, including animation, comedy, horror, drama, documentary
5 Films From The 2024 Berlin Film Festival
The 74th Berlin Film Festival marked the outgoing edition for artistic director Carlo Chatrian, who will be replaced next year by Tricia Tuttle, the former head of the London Film Festival. This year's jury, headed by Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o,
Award-Winning Cinema: 10 Thought-Provoking Films
Aesthetica screens powerful films from talented filmmakers. Many of these rising stars have gone on to receive major accolades, like BAFTAs and Oscars, for their great storytelling. Here’s a selection of award-winners over the years. Isabella Dir. Duncan Cowles How much of your life
5 Thrillers for Halloween
At Aesthetica, we’ve welcomed some incredibly talented filmmakers who used the discipline of short films to tell some captivating thrillers. Get ready to be on the edge of your seat this Halloween and watch these spine-chilling thrillers from our Short
BFI London Film Festival 2023
It’s all change at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. After the departure of Tricia Tuttle, this year sees the arrival of incoming artistic director Kristy Matheson, who previously curated the Edinburgh International Film Festival. She calls this year’s selection
5 Films To Watch This Season
As the summer turns into September, there’s plenty of diverse and different films to keep you entertained that are arriving both in cinemas and on demand. Grab your blanket, brew a cup of drink and let these films accompany you