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 […]
Captivating Films Across Genres
Looking for your next evening or weekend watch? Get inspired with these five films from across our festival genres.
Heather McIntosh
Documentary Shorts Programmer Heather McIntosh has over 12 years of film industry experience, including curating Curzon Home Cinema – and through her role at the ICO – programming high-profile independent cinemas such as Watershed, Chapter and Leicester Phoenix, as well […]
BAFTA Win for Aesthetica Film:
Jellyfish & Lobster
BAFTA is one of the world’s largest celebrations of global excellence in film. Since 2020, Aesthetica has had 16 films that have been either nominated or won a BAFTA, with many of these rising stars going on to become household names. We’ve had a number of BIFA, and Oscar wins and […]
Studio Spotlight: Ustwo Games
Ustwo is a London-based studio that borrow from real experiences to create interactive stories with a personal touch.
Documentaries To Explore Our World
The documentary remains one of the most fascinating forms a film can take, opening up a window onto lives or a part of the world we may never have considered before. At ASFF, we have been showcasing a diverse range […]
Film Premieres To Look Forward To In 2024
With major new film releases scheduled for the Spring, there’s plenty of reason to hunker down in your nearest cinema and take in some fantastic movies. We preview five upcoming films from Britain and Europe, with some major awards-winning directors […]
Heartfelt Dramas
With winter upon us, what better way to light the fires of creative inspiration than delving into the ASFF library? From disturbing class-driven thrillers to tragi-comic stories of pesky technology to harrowing tales of guilt and sorrow, we’ve found five […]
