Submission Fee (Shorts), 43£ (Features) and 39£ (360/VR/Immersive)

Submit your work to one of the UK’s largest film festivals! We’re a BAFTA and BIFA-Qualifying festival, meaning every short film that screens with us may be eligible to receive a BAFTA and BIFI nomination in the British Short Film categories.

  
Aesthetica's curation is centred around powerful storytelling, compelling narratives and ideas. We programme the festival into six overarching strands which thematically reflect the current state-of-play, from the climate crisis and shifting geo-politics to personal relationships and technological innovation. Our curatorial team includes 16 programmers who have worked for some of the world’s largest film festivals and organisations.

  
Great film is transformative. We are looking for bold stories that are told differently. We focus on the topics that are the most meaningful, pressing and present in our world and welcome a diversity of subject matter and styles. We accept shorts across multiple genres: Animation, Artists’ Film, Comedy, Dance, Drama, Experimental, Fashion, Music Video and Thriller, as well as features, VR, 360 and immersive projects.

  
Filmmakers that have screened at Aesthetica have gone on to receive further success and career recognition, winning BAFTAs and Oscars, as well as further awards at the likes of Sundance, SXSW and more. Our alumni have also been commissioned by the likes of Film 4, BBC, StudioCanal, Goldfinch and Channel 4\. Beyond success stories, we offer prestigious awards as well as cash prizes in each category.

Late submissions (June 1-7): Shorts (39£), Features (55£) and 360/VR/Immersive (49£)

ASFF is one of the UK’s leading and most expansive film events, recognised by the BFI as a festival of national significance and being both BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying for short film. The festival celebrates the work of outstanding filmmakers through its coveted awards. All films which are selected for the Official Selection will screen in competition and will be eligible for our Best in Category awards which are decided by a jury of industry experts and practitioners. In addition to the Best in Category awards, we present a number of special awards which offer project support, services as well as a combined total of £5000 in cash prizes.

  
**Best in Category Awards:**

* Best Advertising Film (Short)
* Best Animation Film (Short)
* Best Artists’ Film (Short)
* Best Comedy Film (Short)
* Best Dance Film (Short)
* Best Documentary Film (Short)
* Best Drama Film (Short)
* Best Experimental Film (Short)
* Best Game
* Best Music Video (Short)
* Best Thriller Film (Short)
* Best VR, Immersive & 360 Project (Short)
* Best Narrative Feature Film
* Best Documentary Feature Film

  
**Special Awards:**

* Best Cinematography – all selected films eligible
* Best Director – all selected films eligible
* Best Editing – all selected films eligible
* Best Screenplay – all selected films eligible
* Best of Festival – all selected films eligible

  
All winners receive editorial on Aesthetica’s online channels.

Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) 2024

The Art Prize is open to works in any genre, and on any theme, however, we are particularly interested in works that reflect upon our ever changing world. We accept entries from artists at all stages of their careers. We celebrate creativity in all its forms – across multiple media including Painting and Drawing; Video, Installation and Performance; Photography, Digital Art & Installation; Artists’ Film and more.

  
We are looking for pieces that challenge us – that redefine the parameters of contemporary art and compel audiences to connect with one another. Winning pieces have reflected upon both social and political structures, questioning the value that we place on the planet and each other. They have pushed the boundaries of form and technique, providing a new set of possibilities and ideas.

  
The Aesthetica Art Prize is an open call for entries with no limitations on theme. You are welcome to submit work on any subject. The Main Prize and Emerging Prize are open to artists of any age, working at any level from around the world. You may enter the prize that you feel is the most relevant to you. If you have been a full or part-time student at anytime during the last 3 years, we would encourage you to select the Emerging Prize. However, if you would rather enter the Main Prize, then you are free to do so.

All shortlisted artists receive editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine and a group exhibition in a major public gallery. **£10,000** prize money is awarded to the Winner, while **£1,000** prize money and a £250 voucher for Winsor & Newton is awarded to the Emerging Winner.

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