Aesthetica Film Festival 2026 .
Aesthetica is the destination for independent cinema. From 4-8 November 2026, we will welcome filmmakers, games developers and VR experts from around the world to the 16th anniversary edition of the festival. The programme comprises screenings, VR & games labs, a podcasting lounge, industry masterclasses, networking sessions, live performances, pitching opportunities, the New Music Stage and much more. Book Your Tickets Now.
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The 2025 Edition .
Aesthetica is the destination for independent cinema. From 5-9 November 2025, we welcomed filmmakers, games developers and VR experts from around the world to the 15th anniversary edition of the festival, both in-person in York and online. The programme comprised of screenings, industry masterclasses, networking sessions, pitching opportunities and much more. The festival was available online from 5-30 November, with over 300 film screenings to watch.
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Celebrating 15 Years .
Film Library .
Discover the best in independent cinema from our Official Selection alumni. Our online film library showcases a diverse selection of shorts from 10 years of Aesthetica Film Festival: Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Animation, Thriller, Music Video, Dance.
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Festival Archive .
The first edition of Aesthetica Film Festival took place in 2011. Browse our archives to explore a decade of independent cinema. Meet key speakers through years, as well as exciting updates from our alumni: rising stars of the future.
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