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Entries for the 16th edition of BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival are open! We are looking for bold stories across multiple forms, including films, VR, games and podcasts. Submit to showcase at the UK’s largest screen and media event: asff.co.uk/submit/


#RisingStars Today we're highlighting Ali Cook His film 'The Pearl Comb' screened at ASFF 2025 and has been long listed for the BAFTAs 2026 🎉 Check out our Rising Stars here: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

ASFFest's tweet image. #RisingStars Today we're highlighting Ali Cook

His film 'The Pearl Comb' screened at ASFF 2025 and has been long listed for the BAFTAs 2026 🎉

Check out our Rising Stars here: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

#AlumniNews | 'Brain Space' has been longlisted for a BAFTA! The animation screened at #ASFF2025. It follows Rhi, as she is propelled into her own mind, exploring the thoughts, fears and impulses that shape our internal world.

ASFFest's tweet image. #AlumniNews | 'Brain Space' has been longlisted for a BAFTA! 

The animation screened at #ASFF2025. It follows Rhi, as she is propelled into her own mind, exploring the thoughts, fears and impulses that shape our internal world.

#CallingFilmmakers | We Want to See Your Work Every year, our Official Selection is a platform for new ideas, offering reflection on the future of film and featuring the biggest names you need to know in independent cinema. Submit #Films, #VR, #Games & #Podcasts:…


'Video Barn' by Bianca Poletti Obsessing over cult horror films together, Julie vanishes after uncovering a VHS labelled 'Just Press Play'. Watch it in our Film Library here: asff.co.uk/thriller/

ASFFest's tweet image. 'Video Barn' by Bianca Poletti

Obsessing over cult horror films together, Julie vanishes after uncovering a VHS labelled 'Just Press Play'.

Watch it in our Film Library here: asff.co.uk/thriller/

#AlumniNews | 'Retirement Plan' has been shortlisted for an Oscar. The animation screened at #ASFF2025. It follows Ray, voiced by Domhnall Gleeson, as he dreams of the beauty and joy he'll find in retirement.

ASFFest's tweet image. #AlumniNews | 'Retirement Plan' has been shortlisted for an Oscar. 

The animation screened at #ASFF2025. It follows Ray, voiced by Domhnall Gleeson, as he dreams of the beauty and joy he'll find in retirement.

Aesthetica is the Destination for Independent Cinema. We are open for entries for our 16th edition. We are looking for powerful storytelling, compelling narratives and ideas across Films, VR, Games and Podcasts. Submit Your Work to Screen at ASFF 2026: asff.co.uk/submit/


#RisingStars Today we're spotlighting Scottish BAFTA Winner Lizzie Mackenzie Her film 'The Hermit of Treig' won Best Documentary Feature at ASFF 2022 Check out our other rising stars here: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

ASFFest's tweet image. #RisingStars Today we're spotlighting Scottish BAFTA Winner Lizzie Mackenzie

Her film 'The Hermit of Treig' won Best Documentary Feature at ASFF 2022

Check out our other rising stars here: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

#IndustryNews | Berlin Film Festival 2026 selects opening films. The 76th edition will open with the world premiere of Shahrbanoo Sadat’s 'No Good Men.' The film follows Naru, the only camerawoman at Kabul TV, who is convinced there are no good men in Afghanistan.

ASFFest's tweet image. #IndustryNews | Berlin Film Festival 2026 selects opening films. 

The 76th edition will open with the world premiere of Shahrbanoo Sadat’s 'No Good Men.' The film follows Naru, the only camerawoman at Kabul TV, who is convinced there are no good men in Afghanistan.

We are delighted by the news that that 'Jane Austen's Period Drama' has been nominated for an Oscar. The comedy short was part of the Aesthetica Film Festival 2024 Official Selection. Congratulations to directors Julia Aks, Steve Pinder and the entire team!

ASFFest's tweet image. We are delighted by the news that that 'Jane Austen's Period Drama' has been nominated for an Oscar. 

The comedy short was part of the Aesthetica Film Festival 2024 Official Selection. 

Congratulations to directors Julia Aks, Steve Pinder and the entire team!

We are thrilled to hear that 'Retirement Plan' has been nominated for an Oscar. The animated short, which screened at Aesthetica Film Festival 2025, follows a man as he dreams of life after retirement. Congratulations to director John Kelly and the entire team!

ASFFest's tweet image. We are thrilled to hear that 'Retirement Plan' has been nominated for an Oscar. 

The animated short, which screened at Aesthetica Film Festival 2025, follows a man as he dreams of life after retirement. 

Congratulations to director John Kelly and the entire team!

Screen at #ASFF2026 | Submit Your Films, VR, Games & Podcasts We are looking for new voices and transformative stories to screen at next year's Aesthetica Film Festival. Submit your work to one of the UK’s largest film festivals! Deadline 31 May: asff.co.uk/submit/


Further Your Literary Career | Win £5,000 & Publication Submit your poetry and short fiction to the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award – our international literary prize. Deadline 31 August: l.muz.kr/uoFV


#FilmmakerInsight | 'Egg Timer' Producer Hattie Jackson takes us behind the scenes of her film 'Egg Timer' featuring comedian Kerry Godliman. Be inspired. Submit your film: asff.co.uk/submit/


Integrated Systems Europe - the renowned tech show - presents a new event for the creative industries. 'Spark' connects professional, technologists and decision-makers, offering cutting-edge demonstrations and immersive environments. 3 - 6 February: iseurope.org/spark


#IndustryNews | Joachim Trier’s 'Sentimental Value' triumphed at this year’s European Film Awards, winning six prizes including best European film. Read our review of the film in Issue 128 of Aesthetica Magazine: shop.aestheticamagazine.com/collections/ae…

ASFFest's tweet image. #IndustryNews | Joachim Trier’s 'Sentimental Value' triumphed at this year’s European Film Awards, winning six prizes including best European film.

Read our review of the film in Issue 128 of Aesthetica Magazine: shop.aestheticamagazine.com/collections/ae…

Networking Opportunity 👇 Great to see @FilmHubNorth hosting this fantastic event in York. This is a chance to collaborate and share ideas with the best of the creative industries in the North of England.

Next mixer alert: join us at @CityScreenYork on 18 February with pals @YorkFilmmakers! This is your chance to meet potential collaborators and share ideas. Attendance is free, but you’ll need to sign up in advance: bit.ly/fhn-mixer #Filmmaking #YorkEvents

FilmHubNorth's tweet image. Next mixer alert: join us at @CityScreenYork on 18 February with pals @YorkFilmmakers! This is your chance to meet potential collaborators and share ideas. Attendance is free, but you’ll need to sign up in advance: bit.ly/fhn-mixer 
#Filmmaking #YorkEvents


'Foster the People - Lost in Space' by Rupert Höller This music video was part of our official selection this year. This visually striking piece blends movement and style into an unforgettable sensory experience. Check it out here: asff.co.uk/music-video/

ASFFest's tweet image. 'Foster the People - Lost in Space' by Rupert Höller

This music video was part of our official selection this year. This visually striking piece blends movement and style into an unforgettable sensory experience.

Check it out here: asff.co.uk/music-video/

#AlumniNews | Oscar-shortlisted 'The Pearl Comb' is now available to stream on Disney Plus. The thriller short screened as part of our Official Selection at Aesthetica Film Festival 2025.

ASFFest's tweet image. #AlumniNews | Oscar-shortlisted 'The Pearl Comb' is now available to stream on Disney Plus. 

The thriller short screened as part of our Official Selection at Aesthetica Film Festival 2025.

The BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival is open for submissions for 2026 Submit films, VR, Games & Podcasts to join us for a celebration of groundbreaking independent cinema in November. Deadline 31 May: asff.co.uk/submit/


#RisingStars Today we're spotlighting Oscar Shortlisted director Mark Gerstofer His film 'Invisible Border' won Best Drama at the Aesthetica Film Festival in 2022 Check out our other Rising Stars here: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

ASFFest's tweet image. #RisingStars Today we're spotlighting Oscar Shortlisted director Mark Gerstofer

His film 'Invisible Border' won Best Drama at the Aesthetica Film Festival in 2022

Check out our other Rising Stars here: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

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