It’s just 10 days to go until the opens. The City of York is gearing up to present a celebration of short film and the genius filmmakers behind them. Including masterclasses, the four day festival is one of a kind within the UK and the Aesthetica team have chosen their highlights, see the top 10Â here.
1. See over 200 incredible short films from over 25 countries worldwide, across 15 inspiring and historic venues.
2. Celebrate 10th anniversary with a special guest screening and masterclass from Head of Production, Barry Ryan (Masterclass, Friday 9 November, Theatre Royal; Screening – Saturday 10 November, ).
3. Meet the man who helped to create The King’s Speech, fresh from the filming of Les Misérables – Danny Cohen (Friday 9 November, ).
4. Experience cutting edge talent in our shorts screening (Friday 9 November, Yorkshire Museum)
5. Chat with the stars of the future and network with industry leaders at “Meet The Filmmakers” (Saturday 10 November, ).
6. Discover the secrets of great screenwriting from BAFTA-winning writer, Matt Greenhalgh (Friday 9 November, ).
7. Mingle with the great and the good of the film industry at our glamorous Opening Ceremony (Thursday 8 November, ).
8. Explore our local cinematic heritage with the Yorkshire Film Archive (Friday 9 and Sunday 11 November,and Library).
9. Uncover the exciting relationship between art and film with Tabitha Jackson, Commissioning Editor for Arts at Channel 4 (Friday 9 November, )
10. Relax and socialise at our official bar, – you never know who you might bump into!
Credit
Come to Heaven of Hearts by Linn Karen Foerland, courtesy of ASFF.
