Deadline: 21 April 2025
The Aesthetica Film Festival in partnership with Audible are offering grants to fund new documentaries.
Now in its 5th year, the Aesthetica x Audible Listening Pitch continues to celebrate the transformative power of storytelling through sound. This is your opportunity to create something extraordinary. They’re looking for original stories that explore the limitless ways people interpret the world around them.
From personal experiences to universal truths, they’re seeking narratives that uncover the unseen, unheard and unspoken – showing them just how much of life depends on the ability to truly listen.
What they’re looking for
- Give them unique points of view that bring unexpected insights.
- They want stories that challenge, inspire and connect people.
- Reveal why listening matters: whether it’s tuning into the whispers of everyday life, diving deep into intimate conversations, or uncovering hidden layers of sound.
- All documentary styles are welcome. Whether your story is observational, personal, experimental, or investigative, they encourage you to think boldly and break boundaries. Sound must take center stage in your storytelling.
- The audio landscape: be it dialogue, natural soundscapes, music, or effects – should be integral to the narrative, immersing the listener and driving the story forward.
Benefits
- Five filmmakers will be selected to present their idea at a live virtual pitch in May 2025.
Funding Information
- A panel will review the pitches and multiple grants of up to £10,000 per project will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Filmmakers from across the world are invited to apply for this grant.
- They welcome submissions from first-time filmmakers and those underrepresented in the industry.
Application Requirements
- They will require the film to have subtitles available to meet accessibility requirements. Please supply two versions: one burnt on and one without.
For more information, visit Aesthetica Short Film Festival.
