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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THE FABELMANS
December 7, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
We’re thrilled to announce our December Indie Showcase, Steven Spielberg’s THE FABELMANS, a deeply personal portrait of 20th century American childhood. Don’t miss the first screening in the Roaring Fork Valley! Aspen Film Members are admitted FREE. Enjoy the perks of membership and sign up today.
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Family Give Back Screening
December 11, 2022 | 4:00pm
Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen
Aspen Film is proud to present THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) to screen as a part of the Family Give Back screening series at the Wheeler Opera House. FREE EVENT, TICKETS REQUIRED – Meet us at the Wheeler Opera House for this classic film, plus free hot cocoa and cookies donated by Paradise Bakery. We’ll also host a […]
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BARDO
December 14, 2022 | December 14, 2022
Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
We’re excited to present this epic film helmed by Oscar® award-winning director Alejandro Iñárritu which is also Mexico’s submission for Best International Feature Film. This is a FREE screening and will only be available for Aspen Film members.
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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.
Academy Screenings
Our winter festival is dedicated to showcasing hopeful awards season contenders. During the dynamic holiday season in Aspen, audiences have the chance to watch these incredible films in the historic Wheeler Opera House.
Shortsfest
Named “one of the coolest festivals in 2022” by MovieMaker magazine, Shortsfest takes place each spring. We feature some of the most groundbreaking filmmaking from around the world, showcasing short films 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
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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.
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
The reel good stuff: Aspen Film announces lineup for annual Academy Screenings
Dec 5, 2022
Film buffs will have a full buffet of the season’s top films to see on the big screen in late December for Aspen Film’s 30th annual Academy Screenings. On the movie menu: a highly anticipated murder mystery, an apocalyptic dark comedy, several family sagas, and a slew of other domestic and international festival darlings for […]
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With purchase of Isis Theatre, Aspen Film enters new era
Sep 29, 2022
Tuesday marked a milestone for Aspen Film and its future involvement in the community. With Aspen City Council having approved Aspen Film’s purchase of the Isis Theatre, the arts nonprofit is looking to enter a whole new realm of what it will be able to cultivate for the community. The purchase agreement has an official […]
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Aspen Film gets city council’s OK to buy Isis Theatre
Sep 29, 2022
The Aspen City Council approved Aspen Film’s purchase of the Isis Theatre FilmFest kicked off on Tuesday, and, to the delight of its organizer, Aspen Film, there was no drama with Aspen City Council as its audience. The council in a 5-0 vote approved Aspen’s Film purchase of the Isis Theatre, which has a closing […]
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