As the 12th edition of ASFF draws to a close, we are delighted to announce this year’s winners.

Thank you for joining us at this year's Aesthetica Film Festival. We hope you're enjoying it! It might be the

Kick off your festival weekend with our run-down of today's must-attend events – from editing masterclasses to thought-provoking screenings. Today’s Film

It's Friday already but ASFF2023 is just beginning! The Festival continues with insightful workshops, moving films and super masterclasses from

What will you do today? To help you decide, we're sharing highlights for Thursday 9 November: Masterclasses, Screenings, VR Lab, Games

ASFF2023 has officially begun! We are kicking off the festival with a roundup of today’s top gaming experiences, masterclass sessions

The possibilities of 360° film are endless. That's why we are thrilled to introduce you to brilliant, immersive worlds in our

At Aesthetica, we’ve welcomed some incredibly talented filmmakers who used the discipline of short films to tell some captivating thrillers.

We are proud that our festival is bringing in a selection of world-class guest speakers who have years of expertise

Enjoy the festival and build your network at ASFF 2023. Make the most of your time in York and connect

Need help navigating the industry? ASFF offers masterclasses, networking sessions and socials to learn about filmmaking and finding your place

Our festival welcomes a world-class selection of guest speakers who have expertise in disciplines that can enrich films. Join ASFF2023

Do you want to make documentaries? ASFF 2023 brings you professionals from the industry who will share tips for the

The creative process of making a film becomes richer when various disciplines come together. Besides a selection of guest speakers

Ridley Scott Associates are globally renowned for creative excellence. This year, they host three amazing masterclasses at Aesthetica.

We are excited to welcome guest speakers from Aardmam, Framestore, Viridian FX and more to share their insights into animation

We welcome world-class speakers to share their expertise across the production process. Here are five insightful production masterclasses.

Interactive media invites players into stories, enabling us to experience them like never before. Learn more with these five VR

Aesthetica is jam-packed with incredible stories. We are thrilled to present five strands that address timely issues and big questions.

After meeting at Guildford School of Acting, Ross White and Tom Berkeley forged a filmmaking partnership and founded Floodlight Pictures. Their debut short Roy,

Games connect creativity with technology by transporting us into stories. Today, we share 10 titles to look forward to from our Games

We are thrilled to be launching our first-ever Games Lab this year. Learn about our selected games, inspiring talks and

It’s all change at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. After the departure of Tricia Tuttle, this year sees the

Aesthetica Film Festival celebrates all forms of creativity. We bring a wide selection of incredible work across various genres, from witty comedies to

Hugh Clegg is a London-based documentary and fiction filmmaker. A graduate of the National Film and Television School, he’s already

ASFF takes you on an adventure across York with a selection of venues that mix historic and contemporary architecture. From City Screen

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival is one of the UK's largest cinematic events of the year, running from 8-12 November. With over

Whatever your taste in cinema, this autumn there are plenty of live events to sink your teeth into. From the

As the summer turns into September, there’s plenty of diverse and different films to keep you entertained that are arriving

Krystal Lowe is a choreographer, dancer and filmmaker. Her debut short Daughters of the Sea, is a retelling of Welsh

The 80th Venice Film Festival is upon us, with the jury – led by La La Land director Damien Chazelle

Jessi Gutch is a BAFTA Elevate Producer and BIFA-nominated writer, who is behind a series of celebrated shorts, both narrative

The Edinburgh International Film Festival is back. The scaled-down “special one-year edition” will run for six days, and the hope

Since 2008, Vimeo has handpicked the greatest and most creative new videos on the internet by awarding coveted Staff Picks.

Jenny Wright is an animator based in London. After graduating with an MA in Character Animation from Central Saint Martins,

To mark the 10th anniversary, we dive into the archives to share 5 films from their past ASFF guest programmes.

This year's festival brings together films from around the world, exploring individual and collective stories.

This year's festival brings together films from around the world, exploring individual and collective stories.

Peter Weir's feature remains a remarkably resonant prediction of reality as it is now perceived.

Aesthetica Film Festival and Audible have teamed up for The Listening Pitch 2023. We announce the two winning projects, 'Banana'

Here are five shorts from the ASFF Film library that explore relationships, intimacy and coming-of-age tales.

This year's festival brings together films from around the world, exploring individual and collective stories.

We speak to 'Three Day Millionaire' director and ASFF alumnus Jack Spring about navigating the film industry.

The 76th edition of Cannes shares its impressive line-up. We take a closer look at this year's programme.

Director Emmanuelle Nicot strikes a delicate balancing act of sensibilities in their debut feature.

Tarik Saleh's film is an absorbing blend of political intrigue and religious insight.

We dig into the Film Library to share five thought-provoking films that explore our relationship nature.

We talk to the ASFF alumnus about developing her animation style for diverse stories on personal struggles.

LGBTQ+ arts and film festival Queer East returns to London this April. We select five compelling films to catch.

21 projects from across the globe, including six films, navigate identity, technology and nature in new ways.

We focus on five films from ASFF alumni that are screening at Glasgow Short Film Festival this year.  

Here is a guide to where you can find some of our favourite films from our alumni, including SXSW and

'The Clearing' director reveals more about his experiences marking his beautifully crafted short animation.

We pick 5 films that played at the festival, and are destined to be talked about in the months to

Asif Kapadia's latest non-fiction film has an apocalyptic sheen, drawing on Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' through dance.

Here are 5 nominated films to look out for, including previous ASFF Best of the Festival winner 'Hanging On'.

Canon launches a short film competition dedicated to the power of storytelling.Stories are powerful. Studies suggest that facts become around

We speak to director and star Jessica Henwick about her BAFTA-nominated short, which follows an aspiring chef.

Here are 5 music videos from previous editions of ASFF that are guaranteed to make your heart go boom.

When a long-divorced couple meet after 10 years, recrimina­tions about their past begin to seep out.

A donkey travels through modern-day Europe in this poignant, picaresque tale from director Jerzy Skolimowski.

Laura Poitras mixes archive materials, voiceover interviews and original footage to tell Nan Goldin’s story.

The 2023 film festival season is underway. Here are 5 to attend, plus what to expect from the line ups.

This year's edition celebrates 20 years of radical programming, with retrospectives, events and screenings.

This year is off to a great start in the cinemas. We highlight five diverse films to brighten up your

This year has been brilliant for ASFF alumni. We celebrate some achievements, plus look to 2023.

Mark Jenkin's 'Enys Men' taps into a love of folk horror to deliver a unique tribute to Cornwall and its

Nathalie Álvarez Mesén’s first feature is a study of sexual awakening that combines magic and mundanity.

This illuminating work looks at the influence of 'The Wizard of Oz' on one of modern cinema's greats.

ASFF alumnus Jan Gadermann's graduation film 'Laika & Nemo' tells a touching story of friendship.

We select five brilliant wintery shorts from our collection for you to enjoy, ranging from fashion to animation.

We speak to ASFF alumnus Victoria Fiore about her BIFA-nominated documentary feature 'Hide & Seek'.

ASFF 2022 masterclasses featured an amazing array of guest speakers from across the film industry.

Events across the nation celebrate four decades of diverse and inclusive programming from Channel 4.

As the 12th edition of ASFF draws to a close, we are delighted to announce this year’s winners.

The finale day brings our sixth strand, The Present Was Their Idea of the Future, and the awards ceremony.

Today brings a VFX masterclass with Framestore’s Stuart Penn and the opening of our Kids' workshops.

Today’s 10 to See includes screenwriter Tony Schumacher’s masterclass and the VR and 360 Soirée.

Day three brings a talk with director Philip Barantini plus a compelling programme of East African Stories.

Day two brings us an array of cinematic treats, including talks from composer Jim Williams.

We preview today's top events, including the prestigious Opening Night Ceremony.

We highlight four films by ASFF 2022 guest speakers to stream ahead of this year's masterclasses.

Cinema is always evolving. This season, festivals and exhibitions look to the past, present and future of film.

We preview five essential watches from the 66th BFI London Film Festival – all with ASFF connections.

We highlight 5 stimulating ASFF alumni screenings and talks on offer this season.

We've teamed up with StreetLife Project for a new artwork commission in the heart of York.

Sally Potter makes yet another triumphant exploration of the human psyche.

This year's illuminating programme champions non-fiction film, including projects with links to Aesthetica.

The Venice International Film Festival returns with a host of premieres, including work from a previous ASFF guest.

'Flux Gourmet' continues to pin Peter Strickland as a purveyor of the wild and weird, centring on a culinary collective.

Here are five must-see features and shorts from ASFF alumni that are screening at this year's edition of EIFF.

This summer’s exciting programme at Picturehouse cinemas includes guest Q&As and Aesthetica’s very own film club.

What makes a good movie poster? We dig into the ASFF film library to analyse five shorts with captivating artwork.

The 2020 Aesthetica Art Prize features an array films that disrupt the status quo, from personal tales to futuristic journeys.

Here are five animations from previous editions of the festival. They use a mixture of drawing and painting techniques.

Jacqueline Lentzou's debut feature-length film tells the story of Artemis, an only child who must shoulder a family burden.

We speak with Duncan Cowles, a BAFTA Scotland Award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has screened at Aesthetica.

All4 is is the UK's biggest free streaming service. Aesthetica Official Selection shorts are amongst its outstanding lineup.

Aesthetica alumnus Eitan Pitigliani is back with a new, cathartic short – inspired by events in his own life.

June means Pride Month, as people all over the world come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices.

Aesthetica Film Festival has teamed up with York Theatre Royal to present a Season of Independent Film.

Roxy Rezvany is an Aesthetica alumnus who is part of a new showcase of British East and Southeast Asian film.

We’re always delighted to see our filmmakers go on to achieve further awards success.

We speak to Ayo Akingbade about Jitterbug, the latest in a series of shorts that explore social housing and gentrification.

22 March marks World Water Day. Here are five short films exploring its impact on us as humans.

We highlight five shorts from the Aesthetica film library for International Women’s Day 2022.

Miguel Faus intends to turn his Aesthetica short into a feature, financing production through NFTs.

Alice Seabright’s new BBC1 drama Chloe is a masterfully controlled, on-a-knife-edge thriller set in the world of social media.

"Film gives voice to the silenced, helping build the empathy needed to effect change," says Farah Nabulsi, whose film The

We speak exclusively to British director Prano-Bailey Bond about short films and her acclaimed feature debut.