Aesthetica is looking for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works. Whether you are fresh out of film school or have been making films for years, Aesthetica team want to hear from you.

Festival is BAFTA Qualifying and accepts films in all genres: Advertising, Animation, Artists’ Film, Comedy, Dance, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Fashion, Music Video and Thriller.

Screenings at the BAFTA Qualifying ASFF 2017
Award for Festival Winner — £750
the Northern Film School Award for Best Screenplay — £1,000
Best Film in each category — £250
People’s Choice — £250
Festival screenings in various guest programmes at other major film festivals
Editorial in Aesthetica Magazine and on Aesthetica’s online channels

Your film must not be in breach of any copyright, including music or sound contained in your entry.
We will accept submissions of films that have previously screened elsewhere, including at other festivals.
Subtitles language: English
Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement