Film festivals are the most highly anticipated offerings from Aspen Film, three signature events presented annually throughout the community. Our festivals showcase feature-length and short-form films from around the globe that highlight unique, compelling, and diverse stories.
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Events + ScreeningsUp Next
Aspen Gay Ski Week Screening: RILEY
Friday, January 17, 6:30pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Aspen Gay Ski Week proudly presents a screening of the award-winning feature film RILEY. Playing one night only at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre.
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Science On Screen: HAPPY ACCIDENTS OR STROKE OF GENIUS
Wednesday, January 22, 6:30pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Aspen Film presents Science on Screen®, a unique film series that allows audiences to experience the intersection of film and science on the big screen. As part of each screening event, expert guest speakers present on timely scientific topics. In our next installment of the series, Happy Accidents, or True Crime Solving, the 1963 classic […]
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The Met Opera HD Live: AIDA
Saturday, January 25, 10:30am
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning Live in HD series returns to cinemas for the 2024-25 season! Don’t miss the chance to experience thrilling live opera transmissions, special interviews, and behind-the-scenes features from the comfort of your local cinema.
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Why We Do What We Do
Filmfest
Our fall festival focuses on feature films from around the world, films that have premiered at the Sundance, SXSW, Cannes, Venice, Telluride, New York, and Tribeca film festivals, giving our Aspen audience a first-look at some of this year’s hottest cinema.
Shortsfest
Shortsfest was named “one of the coolest festivals in the world in 2022” by MovieMaker magazine. The festival takes place each spring and features groundbreaking filmmaking from around the globe, showcasing shorts that range from comedy to drama, documentary to experimental. Filmmakers are invited to present their films in an intimate and interactive setting.
More Than Film
become a member
As a member at Aspen Film, you’ll be a part of a world renowned film society and presenting arts organization. Membership at Aspen Film offers a range of benefits and offers such as exclusive sneak previews and VIP events. We also bolster the strongest movie-loving community in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Film Matters
Message from the Executive + Artistic Director
Film is a democratizing medium. It is also a resilient and powerful artform that can convey truth, wisdom, and emotion. As the world continues to change in unexpected ways, we hope that people look to film as a tool to understand our diverse realities and experiences. Our goal is to amplify voices and share stories. Aspen Film programs films with the intention of breaking barriers, building communities, and giving voice to experience. Show your support for global cinema by joining our vibrant community of members or by coming to any of our year-round programming.
In the news
PHOTOS: Local comedians take the stage for Aspen Film's 'Patio Night Live' at ISIS Theatre | Austin Colbert, The Aspen Times
Jan 13, 2025
Led by a group of local comedians, Aspen Film hosted a live comedy show, “Patio Night Live,” on Thursday inside the ISIS Theatre in Aspen. The night was led by Miller Ford and Beth Brandon, two well-known valley locals and comedians. Jordan Lowe, another local comic, also took part. Joining the five-comic cast was Denver’s […]
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A magical blend of ballet, film and community | Felipe Perez, The Sopris Sun
Jan 8, 2025
This story originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for our English readers. On Dec. 22, two prominent artistic groups, Aspen Film and DanceAspen, partnered up for a unique collaboration, bringing a cinematic adventure combined with the magic of ballet. It happened to be the acclaimed production of “The Nutcracker.” The AF Isis Theater in […]
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'Dali of the sky' - Colorado premiere of SPACE COWBOY today at Isis | Geoff Hanson, Aspen Daily News
Dec 18, 2024
After the COVID-19 pandemic, new films releasing immediately to streaming services marked a dramatic change in the industry. Paying to see movies on the big screen became less of a priority for film lovers, who could stay home and watch the latest must-see on their own television, from their own couch. But there are some […]
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