5-9 November

Founded in 2011, Aesthetica is an international film festival which takes place annually in York, UK, at the beginning of November. It a celebration of independent film from around the world, and an outlet for supporting and championing filmmaking.

This year the NCEM is delighted to be hosting both the VR Lab and the Games Lab

VR Lab
Experience the future of film. For the seventh year, we present our 360 Cinema and Immersive Experiences Lab, realised in partnership with London College of Communication. This is the place to try on a headset and be transported into a story, time or place.

Games Lab
Games are an important part of screen culture and, here at Aesthetica, we are championing developers and designers through our Games Lab. Play a vast range of indie titles and discover your next favourite adventure game, platformer or RPG.