2025 Listening Pitch Winners: Carin Leong, Cicely Hadman, Roberto Duque to Premiere Films at Aesthetica Festival

Winners of the 2025 Listening Pitch include Carin Leong, Cicely Hadman, and Roberto Duque, recognized for their documentary films that delve into the sonic aspects of human experience. Their films are set to debut at the Aesthetica Film Festival in York, UK, scheduled from 5-9 November 2025, with the official premiere on 8 November. Leong's film, 'Untitled Fetal Heartbeat Film,' tackles the topic of ultrasound audio within the US abortion discourse. Hadman's 'Stamp on My Threshold Like a Cowboy' examines queer intimacy, while Duque's 'Voice Shift' documents a transgender woman's journey through vocal therapy. The Listening Pitch, a partnership between Aesthetica and Audible, promotes short documentaries focused on the art of listening. Past winners include Liberty Smith, Ornella Mutoni, Meghan McDonough, and Matthew Herbert.