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Cut Short: The 25th Annual Aspen Shortsfest

March 31, 2016

By Andrew Travers, The Aspen Times Introducing the nominees for best documentary short at the Academy Awards in February, comedian Louis C.K. offered a brief, hilarious tribute to the short form and the artists who practice it. He called the Oscars for shorts “the one award that has the opportunity to change a life,” and […]

Local’s film in Aspen Film Shortsfest

March 20, 2016

By Patrick Fort, Aspen Public Radio “God Willing” is a documentary short film following the life of Palestinian woman, Mais Rosol Abu Saa. The film was selected to be screened during Aspen Film’s ShortsFest film festival. Aspen Public Radio Arts reporter Patrick Fort spoke with director Gayle Embrey about how she found Mais and how […]

Aspen Shortsfest 25th anniversary lineup includes Oscar hopefuls

March 15, 2016

By John Wenzel, The Denver Post Aspen Film’s popular Aspen Shortsfest announced its 25th annual lineup today, including 13 world premieres and entries from filmmakers representing two dozen countries. The competitive festival, which takes place at the renovated Wheeler Opera House and Carbondale’s Crystal Theatre April 5-10, features 78 films and more than two-dozen in-person […]

Aspen Shortsfest Unveils Full Program for 2016 Festival