We’ve asked our film-loving community to show us how they embody our tagline, Independent by Nature, in 32 seconds or less. The Aspen community has voted and the winner of our inaugural challenge is Faryl Amadeus. You can watch the winning video along with the finalists below:
INDEPENDENT BY NATURE VIDEO CHALLENGE
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Apr 1, 2026
Aspen Film, in partnership with Colorado Mountain College and No Film School, will present, “In Conversation with Julia Aks and Steve Pinder” for a special event tied to their short film, “Jane Austen’s Period Drama.” […]
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High Points: Celluloid City | The Aspen Times
Mar 30, 2026
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35th Aspen Shortsfest announces 2026 lineup | The Aspen Times
Mar 24, 2026
Aspen Film has unveiled the lineup for the 35th Aspen Shortsfest, returning April 7-11 at the Wheeler Opera House and the Aspen Isis Theatre. […]
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