Embracing the Journey
Today's Filmmaker Spotlight interview is with Jesse Vogelaar, director of #ASFF2023 Official Selection comedy Room For One More. The hilarious film follows Alex, who experiences his entire house collapse on top of him. It's a moment where most people's lives
For the Love of Storytelling
A tickly cough. That's all it takes to derail Minster for Environment Fiona Lacey - played by Maxine Peake - in her career-defining interview. From here, things escalate uncontrollably on social media. It keeps getting worse and worse. We were
Stop Motion Documentary
How do we repair ourselves, even when we can't be fully mended? How do we reconnect with our sense of self? Samantha Moore explored these questions in her BAFTA-nominated short documentary, Visible Mending, which we had the privilege of screening
Through a Female Lens
Jo Smyth is an editor, director and writer who creates female-led stories that tackle challenging subjects, from sexual violence to coercive relationships. Last year, she screened Smile as part of our Drama Official Selection. The film follows a woman in
Lessons in Bravery
How do you face your fears? This is a question young Vanja learns to answer in Marita Mayer's award-winning short film I'm Not Afraid! Dressed in a tiger onesie, the little protagonist steps outside into the dark night during a
Filmmaker Focus: Aleksandra Kingo
An Ode to Procrastination is Aleksandra Kingo’s tribute to the struggle faced by many creatives. The idea stemmed from personal experience and grew into a tongue-in-cheek short film that explores how avoiding our desire to make art often serves as
Oscars 2024: Films from the Festival
We are proud to present this round-up of animation, documentary and live action titles shortlisted for awards at this year's Oscars.
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 Identity
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, experiences and