Aesthetica Short Film Festival
Also known as Aesthetica Film Festival; ASFF
4–8 November 2026
Next edition: Not announced
Short film, immersive and industry festival
About this festival
Aesthetica Short Film Festival takes place in person in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. It presents around 300 screenings across animation, comedy, drama, documentary, thriller and experimental work, alongside masterclasses, Games and VR Labs, podcasts, music events and networking.
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What's on
Key strands
300 screenings; masterclasses; Games and VR Labs; podcasts; music; networking
Genres and themes
animation; comedy; drama; documentary; thriller; experimental; immersive
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Masterclasses, Q&As, pitching and networking
Family, youth and student
Family passes and family-friendly classifications
Online or in person
in-person
Audience
short film; filmmakers; students; games; VR; York
Venues
- City Screen Picturehouse York — York, Yorkshire & Humber
Also listed: City Screen Picturehouse; York Theatre Royal; National Centre for Early Music; other York venues