Academy Screenings

A winter festival highlighting the year's hottest films

Our Winter festival is dedicated to showcasing award season hopefuls. Timed to the dynamic holiday season in Aspen, audiences have the chance to watch these incredible films in the historic Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre.

Voting members of AMPAS, BAFTA, DGA, PGA, SAG-AFTRA, WGA and other applicable entertainment guilds receive a complimentary Industry Pass to Academy Screenings. Industry passholders are also allowed early entry into the theater 30 minutes prior to all screenings. To obtain an Industry Pass, please fill out this form.


Academy Screenings 2022

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Screening Venues

The Wheeler Opera House

Since 1889, the Wheeler Opera House has been Aspen’s community performance venue. From The Eagles, Jerry Seinfeld, Oprah Winfrey and Sheryl Crow to locally-curated performance experiences, the Wheeler offers a remarkable movie-viewing locale that we’re proud to provide to our film festival audience.

320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

The Isis Theatre

The Isis Theatre opened in 1915 in the heart of downtown Aspen, where it remains until today. Featuring five-screens, concessions, and diverse programming, the Isis is the only full-time movie theater in Aspen. During Aspen Film festivals, the Isis Theatre is home to many of our matinee showings.

406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611


A taste of academy screenings

In the news

Aspen Film scores top-tier lineup for 30th Academy Screenings

Dec 9, 2022

Aspen Film announced the lineup last week for its 30th annual Academy Screenings. From dramas to crowd pleasers and international Oscar contenders, the 17-film showcase promises viewers a journey. This year’s festival runs Dec. 19-23, with screenings and events taking place at the Wheeler Opera House and the Isis Theatre in Aspen. Single tickets to […]

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The reel good stuff: Aspen Film announces lineup for annual Academy Screenings

Dec 5, 2022

Film buffs will have a full buffet of the season’s top films to see on the big screen in late December for Aspen Film’s 30th annual Academy Screenings. On the movie menu: a highly anticipated murder mystery, an apocalyptic dark comedy, several family sagas, and a slew of other domestic and international festival darlings for […]

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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR 30TH ANNUAL ACADEMY SCREENINGS OPENING WITH GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY, FOLLOWED BY AN IN-PERSON Q+A WITH KATE HUDSON

Nov 29, 2022

ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR 30TH ANNUAL ACADEMY SCREENINGS OPENING WITH GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY, FOLLOWED BY AN IN-PERSON Q+A WITH KATE HUDSON   From big-name features to fresh independent voices,  Aspen Film Academy Screenings celebrates 30 years showcasing  awards season contenders of high-profile, prominent end-of-year titles  ASPEN, Colo. – Nov. 29 2022 […]

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