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The Metropolitan Opera: Roméo et Juliette

March 18, 2024

Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo are opera’s classic lovers in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Director Bartlett Sher’s “brilliant and inspired new production … is a revelation” (Huffington Post), and has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the sumptuous score.

VOICES IN FILM YOUTH FORUM KICKOFF EVENT

March 14, 2024

To launch the Voices in Film Youth Forum at Aspen Shortsfest, the week kicks off with a special in-school event at the Glenwood Springs High School featuring a selection of festival films, a film made by a young Colorado filmmaker from the Youth Documentary Academy, and a documentary created during Aspen Film’s Summer Film Camp. The interactive program is hosted by students with a filmmaker Q+A. The event is broadcast live by Grassroots TV so that students and teachers who cannot attend in person may participate remotely.

OPENING RECEPTION

March 14, 2024

We’ll gather for libations provided by Woody Creek Distillery and nibbles at the Aspen Public House, which is directly adjacent to the Wheeler Opera House’s front entrance and housed in one of Aspen’s oldest and most notable buildings.

A CONVERSATION ON CRAFT: EDITING WITH SABINE HOFFMAN, ACE

March 14, 2024

This year our in-depth featured conversation focuses on the art and craft of editing. We are delighted to welcome film editor Sabine Hoffman, ACE, whose roots started in the realm of shorts. Sabine has worked on award-winning projects for over 20 years and will share insights and experiences from her artistic journey. She will discuss how her work as a storyteller influences the trajectory and shape of a film and how she synergizes the vision of the directors with whom she works.

PANEL: NAVIGATING TODAY’S SHORT FILM LANDSCAPE

March 14, 2024

This session will explore ways to get you and your short film out into the world. Topics include: the ins and outs of film festivals, the short-film marketplace, representation, and making future projects possible. Hear from industry people working in the shorts realm today about next steps, best practices, and ways to keep the momentum going.

PANEL: PATHWAYS + PITFALLS

March 14, 2024

The three members of our esteemed Shortsfest jury share valuable lessons and insightful stories from their careers, highlighting successes and noting pitfalls to avoid in the film world. Hear industry anecdotes, get pragmatic advice, understand which battles are not worth the fight, and when not to give up. PARTICIPANTS Jannat Gargi, Arvand Khosravi, Gabriella Moses

APRES SCREENING

March 14, 2024

After each night’s final film program, the party moves from the Wheeler to a different hot spot around town for drinks and dialogue with our visiting programming team, filmmakers and industry guests. Drink specials for all Shortsfest ticket + pass holders.

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