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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Aspen Film’s Filmfest returns in reignited collaboration with Crystal Theatre | THE SOPRIS SUN
Sep 27, 2026
In addition to the plethora of full-length feature films showing at the Isis Theatre, on Oct. 4, audiences can also anticipate Carbondale’s Crystal Theatre to screen two Filmfest selections, both of which highlight deeply human stories, according to Regna Jones, head of Education and Institutional Giving at Filmfest. […]
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Aspen Film presents 47th annual Filmfest | THE ASPEN TIMES
Sep 16, 2026
Aspen Film has announced the programming for its 47th annual Filmfest, running six days from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4 at the Aspen Isis Theatre, with two encore screenings at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale Oct. 4. Tickets are on sale now. This annual fall festival will showcase films from around the world, including titles that have premiered at Cannes, Sundance, Telluride, Toronto, Tribeca and Venice. […]
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'Dare to Drum’ screens in Aspen, featuring Stewart Copeland | THE ASPEN TIMES
Aug 17, 2026
Aspen Film will present a conversation with legendary drummer and composer Stewart Copeland and director John Bryant, following a screening of “Dare to Drum” at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Aspen Isis Theatre. Jonathan Haas, head of percussion at the Aspen Music Festival and School, will moderate. […]
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