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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Colorado represented in 33rd annual Aspen Shortsfest
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When filmmaker Cheryl Hess made her annual pilgrimage to visit a friend in the Roaring Fork Valley and get her ski fix, she had no plans of making a three-minute film. But a chance encounter with a local snow enthusiast and possession of five minutes of film stock changed that. “My friend in Aspen met […]
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Susan Wrubel: The aficionado who believes in the unifying power of cinema
Mar 19, 2024
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series, in honor of International Women’s Month, that shines a spotlight on the dynamic women of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. For Susan Wrubel, the allure of cinema lies in its ability to tell universal stories that give us a glimpse into the lives of others. […]
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Shorts Spotlight: Unveiling the Magic of Aspen Film’s Oscar-Qualifying Festival
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The annual Aspen Film Shortsfest—which returns on April 1-7—invites viewers to revel in the glory of 70 expertly crafted short films from across the globe. Short films hold an important role in the world of cinema; not only as an inexpensive way for beginner filmmakers to get their feet on the ground, but also as […]
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