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Executive Director's Letter: Nov 2022
November 1, 2022
Hello Friends of Film, Aspen has experienced its first big snowfall and it’s amazing how quickly 2022 has flown by. We’re prepping now for our upcoming Academy Screenings (https://aspenfilm.org/festival/academy-screenings-2022/) which runs from December 19-23. We hope to welcome you to some of the most exciting films anticipated for the end of the year and the […]
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Executive Director's Letter: Oct 2022
October 1, 2022
Hello Friends of Film, We just wrapped our 43rd Aspen Filmfest and what an exciting week it was! In addition to 17 great films, which included a celebration of the late Bob Rafelson and his THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, Aspen Film also had the honor and pleasure of announcing that we will be acquiring […]
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Executive Director's Letter: Sept 2022
September 1, 2022
Hello Friends of Film, What an exciting and event-filled summer we had! We’re looking forward to the fall, which means Filmfest is coming! But before we tell you about our impressive-as-ever and prestigious lineup, we want to let you know about some other September events you definitely don’t want to miss, and which will whet […]
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Executive Director's Letter: Aug 2022
August 1, 2022
Hello Friends of Film, It is with a heavy heart that I write this month’s letter as Aspen Film mourns the loss of innovative and influential director Bob Rafelson, who passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 23. Rafelson helped transform American independent cinema with his style and approach to filmmaking. He also launched the careers […]
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Executive Director's Letter: JUNE 2022
June 1, 2022
Hello Friends of Film! I’m excited to be back in Aspen after long travels which included a week at the 75th Cannes Film Festival! This was my 21st Cannes, though I hadn’t attended in five years, and things have certainly changed in many ways. Though overall an excellent experience, the beginning of the festival was […]
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Executive Director's Letter: MAY 2022
May 9, 2022
Hello Friends of Film! It’s been a while but we have had a very busy Spring at Aspen Film! Here are a few highlights for you to enjoy, and stay tuned for some exciting Summer announcements to come! We wrapped our 31st Oscar®-qualifying Shortsfest on April 10, concluding with a spirited and emotional Awards Dinner […]
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Executive Director's Letter: JAN 2022
January 9, 2022
Hello Friends of Film! Happy New Year to you! We hope everyone is feeling inspired heading into 2022. I would like to first say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make our end of year giving campaign an overwhelming success. Thanks to so many of you generous film lovers, Aspen Film surpassed our […]