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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OSCAR® SELECTS
Friday, January 23, 12pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
From January 23rd to March 10th, Aspen Film is proud to present OSCAR® SELECTS at the historic Isis Theatre — a weekly series showcasing standout films from this year’s 98th Academy Awards®. Each week, enjoy handpicked Oscar®-nominated titles on the big screen as we count down to Hollywood’s biggest night. From powerful storytelling to unforgettable performances, […]
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Indie Showcase: FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (2025)
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Join us on Tuesday, February 4, at 7 PM for our Indie Showcase screening of FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER, the latest film from Jim Jarmusch—winner of the Golden Lion at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. Told as a triptych, the film offers a quietly powerful portrait of family, distance, and connection from one of contemporary […]
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The Met Opera HD|LIVE: CINDERELLA (Encore)
Saturday, February 14, 1pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live movie theater transmissions brings world-class opera productions direct from the Met stage in New York to cinemas around the globe. These broadcasts are designed to give audience members an “insider’s view” of the production, enhancing the experience beyond just the performance. Key behind-the-scenes elements typically include: Backstage Footage: […]
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Why We Do What We Do
Shortsfest
Shortsfest was named “one of the coolest film festivals in the world” by MovieMaker magazine in both 2022 and 2025. Held each spring, the festival celebrates groundbreaking filmmaking from around the globe, showcasing shorts that span comedy to drama, documentary to experimental. Filmmakers are invited to present their work in an intimate, interactive setting that fosters connection, creativity, and community.
Filmfest
Each fall, Filmfest presents engaging and thought-provoking films from around the world. Whether it’s a documentary, arthouse, foreign-language, or comedy film, Filmfest is curated to highlight unique stories told through diverse lenses that explore the human condition.
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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.
In the news
Mountain Mayhem: The Aspen debut of ‘Song Sung Blue’ | The Aspen Times
Jan 5, 2026
Aspen Film, Focus Features, and The Little Nell came together on Tuesday, Dec. 22, to present a sneak preview screening of “Song Sung Blue” starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman at the Isis Theatre, followed by a private reception at The Wine Bar at the Nell. […]
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Longtime local leader becomes executive director at Aspen Film | Regan Mertz, Aspen Public Radio
Oct 3, 2025
Aspen Film announced Tuesday that longtime local leader Kitty Boone is the new executive director at Aspen Film. Boone previously spent 20 years leading the Aspen Ideas Festival, as well as more than a decade working at Aspen Skiing Company. For Aspen Film board members, it was crucial to hire someone from Aspen to take […]
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2025 Aspen Filmfest Announces Audience Winner | The Aspen Times
Sep 30, 2025
The 2025 Aspen FilmFest Audience Award goes to the documentary “She Runs the World.” Aspen’s 46th annual FilmFest, which ran Sept. 16-21 at the Aspen Isis Theatre, featured 15 films from around the globe. The film follows the journey of track and field athlete Allyson Felix. At the peak of her athletic career, she faced […]
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