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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Indie Showcase: LA COCINA (2024)
Wednesday, October 9, 7pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Our monthly Indie Showcase screenings at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre are FREE for our members and celebrate some of the best in documentary, art-house, and global cinema. Additionally, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and as a Thank You to our local hospitality workforce, we are also offering FREE Tickets for LA COCINA to restaurant and guest […]
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The Met Opera HD Live: GROUNDED
Saturday, October 19, 11am
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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Science on Screen: The Mechanisms of Magic
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. The four-part series is presented at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre in Aspen, and additional in-school […]
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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
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
Aspen Filmfest, Ellen Fest, Thurs. Sept. 23, 2021
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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 more you know, the better you can do': Disability Film Festival comes to Aspen's Isis Theatre on Sunday | Kaya Williams Aspen Public Radio
Oct 7, 2024
The Disability Film Festival tour will stop at the Isis Theatre in Aspen on Sunday afternoon. The local screening is organized by Cook Inclusive Company and Arc of the Central Mountains — both organizations focused on advocacy and services for people with disabilities. Kaleb Cook, the executive director of Cook Inclusive, says the festival will […]
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A place for all abilities | Geoff Hanson Aspen Daily News
Oct 7, 2024
At the recent 45th annual Aspen FilmFest, the movie “Unstoppable” won the festival’s Audience Award. The film is based on the inspirational, real-life story of wrestler Anthony Robles who won an NCAA wrestling championship despite being born with only one leg. This weekend, Aspen audiences will be treated to nine more films that center around […]
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Aspen Film names Katherine Chapin as new board chair | The Aspen Times
Oct 2, 2024
Following the 45th annual Filmfest, Aspen Film announced that Katherine Chapin has joined as the new board chair, effective Sept. 1. Chapin, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur, brings a passion for the arts and a deep connection to the Aspen community, aligning perfectly with Aspen Film’s mission of “Independent by Nature.” “Our 45th-anniversary festival […]
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