AestheticaFilmFest

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/

Screen at the BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 Share your #Films, #VR, #Games and #Podcasts with an international audience of filmmakers, games developers & leading industry. Join a diverse and supportive creative community! Submit by 31 May: asff.co.uk/submit/

'In Loving Memories' by John Eaton A young boy tries to comfort his grieving mother during a hard time. This deeply personal story, retold in painstaking graphite drawing, depicts a child who has to appear older than his years. Watch here: asff.co.uk/animation/

Calling Musicians: Apply to Win £1,000, Mentorship & Perform at Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 Play live at our New Music Stage and reach key industry figures. Submit Rock, Soul, Jazz, Pop & more.: asff.co.uk/music-apply/

Aesthetica New Music Stage | BLÁNID Part of our 2025 cohort, BLÁNID is a singer-songwriter whose music is defined by profound storytelling and transcendent vocals. Be part of our 2026 cohort. Submit your original track: asff.co.uk/music-apply/

Call For Entries - 16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival One of the UK's biggest dedicated short film festivals, the ESFF is open for entries for their 2026 edition and is a BIFA Qualifying festival. Regular Deadline: Friday 15 May Find out more: edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/call-for-entri…

Submit Your Project to the Aesthetica Games Lab. Reach new audiences, test out ideas and connect with industry leaders, curators and tech innovators. Showcase your work at one of the UK's leading screen and media events. Submit by 30 June: asff.co.uk/games/

Masterclasses at Aesthetica Learn from industry professionals at our masterclasses. With speakers from the film, podcast, VFX and gaming industry, there's something for everyone to listen in on and be part of the conversation. Book your tickets: asff.co.uk/tickets/

#CallForEntries | Films. VR. Games. Podcasts. Aesthetica Film Festival is the place to get your work in front of new audiences. It’s the destination for film lovers and industry leaders. Screen at a BAFTA-Qualifying event. Submit on FilmFreeway by 31 May: asff.co.uk/submit

#RisingStar Today we're spotlighting BAFTA Shortlisted director Rosie Agnew Her short documentary 'The Ban', showcasing the conflict in Northern Ireland, screened at Aesthetica in 2024 Check out our rising stars: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

Call For Entries - 16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival One of the UK's biggest dedicated short film festivals, the ESFF is open for entries for their 2026 edition and is a BIFA Qualifying festival. Regular Deadline: Friday May 15th Find out more: edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/call-for-entri…

#FilmmakerInsight Oliver Smith | 'Troll Story' Director, Oliver Smith, talks about the meaning behind he animation depicting the crazy world of the modern internet. Submit your work: asff.co.uk/submit/

'Festival of Slaps' by Abdou Cissé An action packed tale from the palms of a Nigerian mother, full of twists and turns. Watch on our film library: asff.co.uk/comedy/

Three Weeks Left to Submit Your Film to Screen at ASFF 2026 Screen at one of the UK's leading events for independent screen and media, transforming the city into a vibrant hub for independent film, games, XR podcasts and music. Deadline is 31 May: asff.co.uk/submit/

#RisingStar Today we're highlighting Matty Crawford BAFTA and BIFA Nominated director Matty Crawford had his short 'Whiteboy' screen at Aesthetica in 2023 Check out our Rising Stars here: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

Calling Musicians: Apply to Win £1,000, Mentorship & Perform at Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 Play live at our New Music Stage and reach key industry figures. Submit Rock, Soul, Jazz, Pop & more.: asff.co.uk/music-apply/

#FilmmakerInsight Shelia M Sofian | Disabled: A Love Story Her animated documentary tells the story of Terry who suffers from multiple sclerosis and her husband Jon who has cared for her since her initial diagnosis Submit your work: asff.co.uk/submit/

'Window' by Versus Perspectives shift when lenses tilt. Playing with metaphysical concepts of perspective and identity. Watch here in our film library: asff.co.uk/artists-film/

#RisingStars Today we're spotlighting Warda Mohamed Mohamed is a BAFTA nominated director who had her film 'Muna' screen at Aesthetica in 2023 Check out our rising stars: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

#RisingStar Today we're spotlighting Sara Harrack Harrack is an award-winning director who's films have won her awards around the world. Check out our rising stars: asff.co.uk/rising-stars/

Winner Interview | Alexander Raptotasios & Konstantinos Thomaidis Winner's of Best Artists' Film, 'Mother Company', Raptotasios and Thomaidis talk through the decision to use children to represent the future of climate change. Submit your work: asff.co.uk/submit/