Aspen Film has announced the winners of nine awards from last week’s “Shortsfest,” ranging from a three-minute dark comedy about capitalism and consumerism to a 24-minute drama about cultural identity. Five of the winners, chosen by a jury of industry pros, will now be qualified for the Oscars, and all of the top honorees took […]

Short film “I Could Dom” debuting at Aspen Shortsfest this weekend

April 4, 2024

ASPEN, Colo. (KREX) — The 33rd Aspen Shortsfest, which began on April 1 and goes until April 7, features emerging filmmakers from across the globe. Today, WesternSlopeNow was joined by writer and director, Madison Hatfield, to talk about her new film “I Could Dom,” which premieres Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at The Wheeler Opera […]

PHOTOS: Aspen Shortsfest kickoff at Glenwood Springs High School

April 2, 2024

Aspen Shortsfest 2024 is happening from April 1-7, which had its kickoff event at Glenwood Springs High School on Monday. The student-hosted event launched the Voices in Film Youth Forum and featured a selection of short films, including festival films, a film made by a young Colorado filmmaker from the Youth Documentary Academy, and a […]

Shortsfest film looks at Texas’ threat to take trans child away from parents Geoff Hanson, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Mar 30, 2024

March 30, 2024

Of the 70 films screening at Aspen Film’s 33rd annual Shortsfest next week, one is sure to make waves far beyond the banks of the Roaring Fork River. “Love to the Max” highlights the Briggle family of northern Texas. Amber and Adam Briggle are raising their children Max, 14, and Lulu, 9. They seem like […]

Aspen Film Shortsfest showcases global talent and youth engagement

March 27, 2024

Aspen Film will host the 33rd Annual Shortsfest at the Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre from April 1 through 7. The Oscar-qualifying festival will feature works by emerging filmmakers from 24 countries, with 58% of the films directed or co-directed by women. The Sopris Sun spoke with Shortsfest’s programming director, Jason Anderson, by phone […]

Colorado represented in 33rd annual Aspen Shortsfest

March 27, 2024

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 […]

Susan Wrubel: The aficionado who believes in the unifying power of cinema

March 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. […]

Shorts Spotlight: Unveiling the Magic of Aspen Film’s Oscar-Qualifying Festival

March 19, 2024

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 […]

Taking lengthy means to find short films

March 19, 2024

Aspen Shortsfest’s director of programming, Jason Anderson, is sitting in his home in Toronto, preparing to leave for Glasgow, Scotland, where he is on the jury of a short-film festival. He literally scours the world for the best shorts to feature at Aspen Shortsfest, which is celebrating its 33rd year and kicks off on April […]

ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES STELLAR PROGRAM OF FILMS FOR THE 33rd ANNUAL ASPEN SHORTSFEST

March 14, 2024

New shorts starring Riz Ahmed, AnnaSophia Robb, Lauren Cohan, and Josh Brener Films directed by Yann Mounir Demange, Alex Heller, and Robert Machoian, and award-winners from the Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, and Locarno Film Festivals Shortsfest by the numbers: 70 Short Films Selected from an Unprecedented 3,100 Submissions 10 Programs 16 World Premieres 15 International, […]

Recent Posts in Shortsfest

Working to Enlighten, Enrich, Educate, and Entertain Through Film