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In CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY, a plucky ski club in Afghanistan highlights the 'fullness' of refugees' lives | Kaya Williams Aspen Public Radio

September 16, 2024

Packed with snowy action shots, old-school snowsuits and young, athletic stars, “Champions of the Golden Valley” is ostensibly a classic ski movie. Its subjects — members of the Bamyan Ski Club in the mountains of Afghanistan — are as determined as any alpine racer to get faster and go farther, and they’ll use whatever makeshift […]

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Semple: Check out this year's Filmfest lineup

September 16, 2024

Calling all local film buffs: Filmfest 2024 is here, now is your time to shine. The cool, dark confines of the ISIS theatre are calling. The taste of popcorn, the sticky floor of a movie theatre and the chance to cozy up to your date when the lights go down are among life’s simple pleasures. […]

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Aspen Filmfest 2024: ¡CASA BONITA MI AMOR¡ brings a Colorado landmark back to life | Sarah Girgis The Aspen Times

September 16, 2024

Aspen Film’s 45th annual Filmfest officially kicks off this week and runs Tuesday through Sunday at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre. The annual fall festival features films that have premiered at global film festivals, including Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, Toronto, and Telluride. “I’m thrilled about how this festival came together with such a strong mix of […]

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45th Filmfest returns in September with a stellar program | Aspen Times

August 27, 2024

Aspen Film announced the program for its 45th annual Filmfest, which will showcase top filmmaking over six days between Sept. 17-22. The annual fall festival features films that have premiered at global film festivals, including Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, Toronto, and Telluride. Filmfest 2024 will take place exclusively at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre. Comprised of […]

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Starry, starry nights make for movie magic | Jeanne Souldern The Sopris Sun

July 3, 2024

Watching a movie outdoors at night can be enchanting. Surrounded by a sky full of stars, a cool breeze and a mountain backdrop, the scene evokes a sense of community and nostalgia. This experience returns this month as Cinema Under the Stars, in front of Ajax Tavern, at the base of Aspen Mountain. The Sopris […]

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Winelink: WIDOW CLICQUOT

June 3, 2024

A little wine history will be making its way to the Isis Theatre on June 17 — the day after the closing of the Food & Wine Classic — when Aspen Film’s June Indie Showcase presents the film “Widow Clicquot” at the Isis Theatre. Directed by Thomas Napper and featuring Haley Bennet and Tom Sturbridge, […]

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At Aspen Film’s Shortsfest, stories with surprises and fresh perspectives win top honors

April 10, 2024

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 […]

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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 […]

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