Film As an Experimental Medium
From its very beginnings, Aesthetica Short Film Festival has embraced artists and filmmakers that work in the field of experimental cinema. Here, we celebrate five experimental shorts across five years at the ASFF, all available for you to watch in […]
Mark Jenkin
Mark Jenkin is a filmmaker based in Cornwall. In 2020, his breakout feature-length film Bait won a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut, going on to collect seven major international awards. In The Observer, Mark Kermode, called it “One of the defining […]
Larry Achiampong
Larry is the 2023 Aesthetica Art Prize winner. He creates unforgettable projects with film, still imagery, archival material, objects and sound. His work highlights the intersection between popular culture and colonialism, and explores class, cross-cultural and digital identities.
Heather Agyepong
Heather Agyepong is a trailblazing contemporary artist and actor. Since 2019, she has exhibited and performed around the world, from Bristol Museum & Art Gallery to the New Orleans Museum of Art. Winner of the Jerwood / Photoworks Award 2022, […]
Diana Olifirova
Diana Olifirova is a cinematographer and 2022 BAFTA Breakthrough Talent who has worked on a number of incredible projects, such as We Are Lady Parts (2021), Heartstopper (2022) and the upcoming third season of Bridgerton (2024).
Michel Haddi
Michel Haddi has worked in the fashion industry for over 30 years, collaborating with French Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire Germany. Armani and Yves Saint-Laurent are some of his clients, as well as celebrities like Denzel Washington […]
ASFF 2023: Winners Announcement
As the 12th edition of ASFF draws to a close, we are delighted to announce this year’s winners.
ASFF 2023: Day Five
Thank you for joining us at this year’s Aesthetica Film Festival. We hope you’re enjoying it! It might be the last day, but there’s still plenty to see and do. Here’s what’s happening today: Today’s Film Strands & Guest Programmes […]
ASFF 2023: Day Four
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 Strands & Guest Programmes Today’s strand – Bee Free From Yourself – introduces films that lead us on profound explorations into memories, […]
ASFF 2023: Day Three
It’s Friday already but ASFF2023 is just beginning! The Festival continues with insightful workshops, moving films and super masterclasses from industry giants. Today’s Film Strand & Guest Programme A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step captures the […]