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Book Your Tickets: #ASFF2026
The 16th edition of Aesthetica Film Festival is the place to discover independent cinema, VR and games, podcasts & more.
Join us for five days of screenings, masterclasses, networking and workshops.
4-8 November, York, UK: asff.co.uk/tickets
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The Immersive Media Arts Trail brings contemporary art, sound, light and technology into the streets of York as part of Aesthetica Film Festival.
Encounter immersive installations from Steve Messam, Squidsoup & Being Now Here.
Free to attend. Find out more: asff.co.uk/art-trail/
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Close out your weekend with striking visual storytelling. 🩰
Eve McConnachie's 'Shadowash' takes viewers on an intense emotional journey, as talented performers from the Scottish Ballet boldly reimagine traditional #Dance on screen.
Stream now: asff.co.uk/dance
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Meet Circe: Brighton-based artist, writer and multi-instrumentalist creating cinematic dark-pop, where huge synths, distorted guitars, strings and vocals collide with sharp storytelling.
Watch Circe at the Aesthetica New Music Stage, Saturday 7 November: asff.co.uk/2026-new-music-st…
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A Film for the Weekend: 'Black Sheep' by Ed Perkins. 🎞️
This #powerful short follows Cornelius Walker as he reflects on the pivotal, life-altering events of his youth following the high-profile murder of Damilola Taylor.
Stream here: asff.co.uk/documentary 📽️
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There’s more than one way to tell a story.
At Aesthetica Film Festival, audiences can do more than watch. Across our Games Lab, VR & Immersive Experiences Lab and Podcasting Lounge, stories can be played, explored, heard and experienced.
Read more here: asff.co.uk/games-podcasts-vr…
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Where narrative filmmaking meets high fashion! 🧵
Ronita Awoonor-Gordon's 'Stand Up, Stand Out' explores how clothing and bold styling choices are used historically to fight discrimination and stand up for freedom.
Watch Online Here: asff.co.uk/fashion 👗
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Discover New Stories at Aesthetica Film Festival 2026
From the 4-8 November, join us in York, a UNESCO City of Media Arts, for a celebration of screen and media culture. Enjoy film screenings, games & VR, podcasts & live music.
Book Your Tickets Here: asff.co.uk/tickets/
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Explore the journey of broadcasting to streaming with this #ASFF2026 masterclass.
Meet the producers of the most-watched shows on AppleTV, Channel 4, Disney+, ITVX and Netflix. Discover what it takes to get shows produced in the UK.
4-8 November. Book Your Festival Pass: asff.co.uk/tickets
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Meet Caro: an inventive English indie-rock trio from Leeds, pairing introspective lyrics with offbeat rhythms and sinewy treated guitars.
Watch Caro live at the Aesthetica New Music Stage, Saturday 7 November.
Listen to the full Shortlist & Longlist here asff.co.uk/2026-new-music-st…
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Turn up the sound! 🔊
Stewart Baxter’s bold music video for 'IDLES POP POP POP' captures a highly stylish, visceral performance by Joe Talbot, set against the freezing, dramatic landscapes of Iceland.
Stream now: asff.co.uk/music-video
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#FilmmakerInsight | When the ice breaks, building a fire is the only chance of survival.
Director Lorenzo Puntoni’s 'To Build a Fire' follows an explorer and his dog crossing a frozen mountain pass in extreme, brutal conditions.
Watch at #ASFF2026, 4-8 November: asff.co.uk/tickets
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Step Inside the Future: A Masterclass in World-Building #ASFF2026
Join curator Luke Kemp for exploring 'In Other Worlds,' Liam Young’s exhibition joining film, design and climate science. Unpack how world-building becomes a powerful storytelling tool.
Book Your Festival Pass: asff.co.uk/tickets
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Discover Extraordinary Animation Screening at #ASFF2026
This year's Official Selection brings imaginative worlds and distinctive visual styles to the festival through hand-drawn, stop-motion and digital techniques.
Explore the full programme here: l.muz.kr/THEA
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Can imaginary remedies help us navigate reality?
In 'Gentle as Moss on Stone' by Vicky Isley and Paul Smith, a retired bryologist shares magical stories of mosses with his granddaughter in this beautiful Artists' Film.
Watch Here: asff.co.uk/artists-film
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#FilmmakerInsight | How do we rewrite our past to find peace?
'Back to Tadou' is a surreal comedy where Maude tracks down a former flame, asking him to reenact their awkward beach encounter from a decade ago.
Screening at #ASFF2026: asff.co.uk/tickets 🎟️
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🎬 A Filmmaking Masterclass: The VFX Behind Project Hail Mary #ASFF2026.
VFX Production Supervisor Connor Ling and Realtime Supervisor Michael Zaman go into the 1,100 VFX shots behind the film, from Ryland’s starship to Rocky, the lovable alien.
4-8 November. Book Your Pass: asff.co.uk/tickets
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Explore the #ASFF2026 Programme
Film. Games. Virtual Reality. Live Music. Podcasting. Masterclasses. Socials. Networking. Premieres. A Citywide Immersive Media Arts Trai.
Plan your festival and get excited for Aesthetica 2026: l.muz.kr/qAIP
4-8 November, York.
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Start your week with a laugh!
Abdou Cissé's 'Festival of Slaps' is an action-packed, fast-paced #Comedy told straight from the palms and unique perspective of a Nigerian mother.
A hilarious look at cultural discipline. Stream now: asff.co.uk/comedy 🎬
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#FilmmakerInsight | "A conversation starter for a fast-changing world."
Shot on 35mm film, director James Arden’s thriller 'Black Cab' follows a London driver whose livelihood and purpose are threatened by autonomous cars.
See it at #ASFF2026: asff.co.uk/tickets
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Meet Chisara: an award-winning composer and multidisciplinary artist creating a distinctive Afro-art-pop sound that blends radical hope, punk, curiosity and philosophy.
Catch Chisara live at the Aesthetica New Music Stage on Saturday 7 November: asff.co.uk/2026-new-music-st…
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