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Meet, Discuss, Connect: Networking at ASFF

Aesthetica Film Festival is internationally renowned as a place where creative minds meet. We are passionate about providing a platform for all attendees – cinema-lovers filmmakers, industry, developers, musicians and more – to connect with likeminded people. You never know where a conversation might lead: a new idea, collaboration, or simply a shared moment of laughter. Here’s a run-down of the networking events and socials that we’re hosting this year. We hope to see you there!

Networking Events

There is a dedicated networking event running every day of the festival, with each one centring around a theme for discussion. On Wednesday, join us at York Theatre Royal for The Art of Conversation: Refining Your Pitch. Thursday is dedicated to screenwriting. On Friday, we’re talking about how to push the creative industries further. Saturday is all about How to Master Visual Effects on a Budget. Plus, there’s an additional event for musicians and filmmakers to meet. Finally, on Sunday, we head to La Bottega to wrap up a fantastic week of connection and collaboration. All networking events are free with your pass, and you can book your place online.

Socials & Parties

Grab a drink at our socials and parties. We kick off the week with the Opening Night Ceremony (separate ticket required). On 6 November, the VR & Games Happy Hour is a destination for those working – or passionate about – new technologies. Later that evening, everyone is welcome at Rose Within the Walls for Spotlight Presents: Meet the Makers. On Friday, we’re hosing In Focus: Women Shaping the Screen Industries mixer, as well as the renowned Friday Night Party at Dusk. On Saturday, the Listening Pitch premiere is the place to be. Finally, on 9 November, we round out the 15th edition of Aesthetica with our Awards Ceremony celebrations.

Makers Forum

You’ve seen the films. Now, you can learn about how they were made. Head over to York Theatre Royal from 5-8 November to hear directly from our Official Selection filmmakers. It’s an opportunity to put a face to the fantastic stories you’ve been watching on-screen throughout the week. Get an inside look at the creative minds behind this year’s Official Selection – from films and shorts to XR, games and podcasts. In fast-paced, 10-minute spotlights, each team shares the journey of their project, from idea to final delivery. Discover how stories evolve across formats, what fuels innovation and how bold ideas come alive. Drop in with your pass.

Pitching & 1:1s

Pitching sessions are for filmmakers with bold ideas, who will be presenting their projects to the people who can make it happen – including representatives from Film4, BBC Film, Goldfinch, RSA, The New York Times and more. Selected participants, chosen from an open call (applications now closed) are matched with a Development Executive from a leading production company for a 20-minute, one-to-one session. The focus of these sessions is on development and professional advice, and funding is not guaranteed. Our 1:1s are similar, providing constructive feedback, expert guidance, and industry insight to help filmmakers refine their work and move it forward.


Aesthetica Film Festival runs 5-9 November in York, UK. To purchase your pass, click here.

To discover all the networking opportunities on offer at this year’s Festival, and book your place, click here.

The download the festival programme, click here.