Women in Film, TV and Games Drinks
Celebrate the achievements of women across the Film, TV and Games industries. 8 November | 17:15-18:15 | Yorkshire Museum The Women in Film, TV and Games Drinks Reception is a celebratory event that recognises and promotes the achievements of women in the
Opening Night Ceremony
Join us for a special screening of outstanding films from this year's Official Selection. Wednesday 8 November | 18:00 - 21:00 | City Screen Aesthetica launches its 13th edition with a screening of inspiring and thought-provoking works from the 2023 Official Selection.
The Art of Conversation: Refining Your Pitch
Hosted by The Pitch Film Fund, this networking session is open to all filmmakers and is the perfect place to test your skills and spark a conversation about your works in progress. Wednesday 8 November | 12:00-13:30 | Pitcher & Piano,
Games Lab
The video game industry is undergoing dramatic cultural and technological change – join us as we celebrate its creativity and production. Wednesday 8 November | 12:00-22:00 | SPARK: York CIC Visit the Aesthetica Games Lab, where we offer an opportunity to engage
VR Lab
We present our 360° Cinema and Immersive Experiences Lab, realised in partnership with UAL's London College of Communication. Wednesday 8 November | 11:00-21:00 | City Screen York VR focuses on experiential interfaces, moving beyond the observation of two-dimensional filmmaking. The immersive technology
Identity and Diaspora: Heather Agyepong
Nephertiti Oboshie Schandorf will chair a masterclass from artist and actor Heather Agyepong, who will reflect on her experiences as a young Black woman and creating identities on stage and screen. Wednesday 8 November Heather Agyepong is a trailblazing contemporary artist
Viridian: Imagination to Reality – Designing Award-Winning VFX
Viridian discuss how to conceptualise visual realities and refine in-camera imagery, bringing imagined and fantastical universes to life. Wednesday 8 November Viridian FX creates high-end visual effects for film, TV and screen-based media, positioning itself as one of the leading VFX
BBC Film: Shorts – What’s the Point?
Alice Ojha and Anu Henriques will give practical advice for working in development with one of the world’s leading broadcasters. Wednesday 8 November Is it about the journey or the destination? Shorts are both a distinct creative form and a path
Nicolas Brown: An Insight into Producing
One of the leading producers in the UK, Nicolas Brown, will talk about his career. Wednesday 8 November Nicolas Brown is an experienced producer and executive whose work spans film and TV. Prior to joining Neal Street Productions in 2013, Nick
Gaming for Good? The Social Impact of Interactive Entertainment
What good are games? Meet video game industry experts in conversation on contemporary dilemmas and opportunities for games to do good. Wednesday 8 November What good are games? Can they answer questions about the climate crisis, violence against women and girls,