We are delighted to announce that our masterclass programme is now live on our website. You can browse every fantastic session that will be taking place at this year’s festival and reserve your space. Here are five masterclass highlights to give you a taste of the speakers and organisations that will be sharing their insights with us this November. Book Your In-Person or Hybrid Festival Pass, explore this year’s masterclasses and reserve your space.

Frame by Frame: Behind the Scenes at Aardman

Wallace & Gromit. Morph. Shaun the Sheep. Aardman is the multi-award-winning studio behind some of the world’s most-loved animated characters. It has entertained the world for over 40 years, creating unforgettable stories loved by generations. The studio is a leader in TV and games. Hear from Will Becher, Director and Creative at Aardman.

Mastering VFX: Shaping the Future of Entertainment

How are new technologies changing the way we think about film? VFX helps build captivating worlds, conjure mythical creatures and make the impossible, possible. Hear from creatives behind major projects such as House of the Dragon, Napoleon, and Dune: Part Two, as they discuss the techniques and trends shaping the future of post production.

What Happens at a Ridley Scott Associates Production?
Behind the Scenes of Gladiator, Napoleon and Alien

Ridley Scott Associates (RSA), the global production company founded by the director, is behind the creation of some of the most iconic films. Now, RSA takes you behind the scenes with an insight into how these iconic films were created. Hear from the people involved about what it was like to work on some of the biggest productions in history.

Concept to Screen: Inside UK Production

How do you take the script from paper to greenlight? What are the next steps to get your project off the ground? Discover the secrets of UK TV production from industry experts and leading producers from the likes of Clerkenwell Films (Baby Reindeer), World Productions (Line of Duty), Carnival Films (Downtown Abbey) and Channel 4 (It’s a Sin).

Meet the Heads of Development from
the UK’s Leading Production Companies

Production companies are the driving force behind many great projects, nurturing talent and guiding filmmakers. This masterclass features some of the biggest companies in the UK behind Oscar and BAFTA-nominated films, including Blueprint Films (All of Us Strangers); Neale Street Productions (1917); Abbott Vision (No Offence); River Pictures (Time). 

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Hear from more industry experts in our masterclasses at Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2025, which runs from Wednesday 5 November until Sunday 9 November. Tickets and Passes Now On Sale!

Get Your’s Today: asff.co.uk

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