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Early Access Screening: CHEECH & CHONG'S LAST MOVIE

April 14, 2025

Join us for a special early-access screening of CHEECH & CHONG’S LAST MOVIE on 4/20! The legendary duo returns for one final high-flying adventure, blending their signature stoner comedy with a nostalgic look back at their outrageous legacy. Don’t miss this hazy, hilarious sendoff—perfectly timed at 4:20 PM. 🍿 Munchies encouraged. Laughter guaranteed.

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Shortsfest Encore: FAMILY PROGRAM

April 9, 2025

Did you miss some of the fest—or want to relive the magic? We’re bringing Shortsfest back for an encore! Join us April 11–13 for special screenings in Aspen and Rifle featuring audience favorites and award-winning films from this year’s festival. THE SHORTSFEST FAMILY PROGRAM showcases a delightful collection of festival films the family can enjoy together!  Films in […]

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Shortsfest Encore: CORTOMETRAJES EN ESPAÑOL

April 9, 2025

Did you miss some of the fest—or want to relive the magic? We’re bringing Shortsfest back for an encore! Join us April 11–13 for special screenings in Aspen and Rifle featuring audience favorites and award-winning films from this year’s festival. CORTOMETRAJES EN ESPAÑOL shines a spotlight on the vibrant world of Spanish-language cinema. This program is curated […]

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Shortsfest Encore: AWARD WINNERS PROGRAM 2

April 9, 2025

Did you miss some of the fest—or want to relive the magic? We’re bringing Shortsfest back for an encore! Join us April 11–13 for special screenings in Aspen and Rifle featuring audience favorites and award-winning films from this year’s festival. AWARD WINNERS: Programs 1 + 2 highlight the distinguished winners of our Shortsfest jury awards. PROGRAM […]

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Shortsfest Encore: AWARD WINNERS PROGRAM 1

April 9, 2025

Did you miss some of the fest—or want to relive the magic? We’re bringing Shortsfest back for an encore! Join us April 11–13 for special screenings in Aspen and Rifle featuring audience favorites and award-winning films from this year’s festival. AWARD WINNERS: Programs 1 + 2 highlight the distinguished winners of our Shortsfest jury awards. PROGRAM […]

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Gay Straight Alliance Screening

March 14, 2025

Aspen Film and AspenOut are partnering for a special screening of thoughtful, touching, and provocative LGBTQ+ films from this year’s festival to raise awareness for the gay-straight alliance chapters in our local high schools*. This year’s screening is hosted by the Aspen High School GSA, moderated by students with a filmmaker Q&A to follow. Special […]

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APRÈS SCREENING

March 10, 2025

Open to All Shortsfest Ticket + Pass Holders 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 Pass + Ticketholders. BUCK 508 E Cooper Ave, Aspen Buck is […]

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IN CONVERSATION WITH KEVIN ROWE, CO-FOUNDER OF 2AM

March 10, 2025

OPEN TO ALL PASS HOLDERS Kevin Rowe joins us in conversation from talent management and production company 2AM. We will talk about how his representation of filmmakers, writers, and actors dovetails into the production of some of today’s hottest indie film and television. Using several recent debut film projects as case studies, Kevin goes deep […]

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VOICES IN FILM YOUTH FORUM @Shortsfest 2025

March 10, 2025

March 31 – April 11, 2025 The Voices in Film Youth Forum at Aspen Shortsfest incorporates a wide variety of FREE youth-focused programming and events during the festival. The forum is an umbrella over key educational programs: Collaborative Work Experiences (Internships), Making Movies Matter, Filmmakers to the Classroom, Young Filmmaker Labs, Spotlight Sessions, Students to […]

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APRÈS SCREENING

March 10, 2025

Open to All Shortsfest Ticket + Pass Holders 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 Pass + Ticketholders. HOOCH 301 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen Hooch combines […]

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