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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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Short film by Aspen teens gains global recognition
May 26, 2022
On a school night in November, a small group of Aspen High School students were up until three in the morning surrounded by empty coffee cups and glowing laptop screens, writing the first drafts of what would become an internationally recognized short film. Titled “Faces of the Future,” the 17-minute short film was selected and […]
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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES 2022 SUMMER OF CINEMA LINEUP
May 11, 2022
Aspen, CO (May 11, 2022) – Aspen Film is excited to announce its 2022 Summer of Cinema lineup, partnering with numerous Aspen-area organizations to bring a broad range of films to the community. Susan Wrubel, Aspen Film Executive + Artistic Director explains: “Aspen Film helps create unique and diverse summer film experiences, even though our […]
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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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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES 2021 SHORTSFEST AWARD-WINNING FILMS
April 11, 2022
Aspen, CO (April 11, 2022) In an awards presentation held on Saturday, April 10, Aspen Film, the year-round film arts and education organization, announced the winning films from the 31st Aspen Shortsfest which was held April 5-10, 202s. One of only four Oscar®-qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films, Aspen Shortsfest is […]
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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES 2022 SHORTSFEST OSCAR®-QUALIFIERS AND AWARD-WINNING FILMS
April 11, 2022
Aspen, CO (April 11, 2022) In an awards presentation held on Sunday, April 10, Aspen Film, the year-round film arts, and education organization, announced the winning films from its 31st Aspen Shortsfest which was held April 5-10, 2022. One of only four Oscar®-qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films, Aspen Shortsfest is recognized […]
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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES STELLAR PROGRAM OF 77 FILMS FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL ASPEN SHORTSFEST
March 22, 2022
ASPEN, Colo. (Mar. 7, 2022) – Aspen Film, the year-round film arts, and education organization, today announced its program for the 31st Aspen Shortsfest, April 5-10, 2022. One of only four Oscar®-qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films, Aspen Shortsfest is widely recognized as a premier short film festival and showcase of […]
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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES 31ST ANNUAL SHORTSFEST DATES WITH A NEW, PRESALE FESTIVAL PASS
February 18, 2022
ASPEN, CO (Feb. 17, 2022) – Aspen Film announces that the 31st Annual Aspen Shortsfest 2022 will return to live showings at the Wheeler Opera House for the first time in three years. Aspen Film is excited to showcase 11 programs, including 75 short films, scheduled Apr. 5-10, 2022. New this year, a presale festival pass is […]
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Through collaborations, Aspen Film fosters diverse storytelling
February 14, 2022
Film is a powerful storytelling platform. And Aspen Film manifests its medium — and mission — to bring diversity to the screen, sparking conversations, collaborations and community programming throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. From putting on three major festivals each year to hosting monthly Indie Showcase and “Aspen Film Presents” screenings at the Isis Theatre […]
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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 […]
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