SHORTSFEST 2017
Special Events
Opening Reception
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
6:30 PM
Red Brick Center for the Arts, 110 E Hallam, Aspen, CO
Join us in kicking-off the 26th Annual Aspen Shortsfest with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine and a signature drink. Following the reception, we’ll walk over to Paepcke Auditorium for Shortsfest Program One. Complimentary shuttle service or free parking available to those who would prefer to motor it.
Open to the public.
Hosted by: Aspen Film and Aspen Sojourner Magazine
Après Screenings
April 4, 7, 8, immediately following the evening program.
The J Bar at the Hotel Jerome, 330 East Main, Aspen CO
Hang out with Aspen Film’s staff and with festival filmmakers from around the world as we celebrate the day’s events during these late-night get togethers. Food and beverage discounts with your Aspen Shortsfest pass or ticket.
Open to the public.
Hosted by: Aspen Film and the Hotel Jerome
Après Screenings
April 5 immediately following the evening program.
Hooch A Craft Cocktail Bar | 301 E Hopkins, Aspen, CO
Hang out with Aspen Film’s staff and with festival filmmakers from around the world as we celebrate the day’s events during these late-night get togethers. Food and beverage discounts with your Aspen Shortsfest pass or ticket.
Open to the public.
Hosted by: Aspen Film and Hooch A Craft Cocktail Bar
Après Screenings
April 6 immediately following the evening program.
Justice Snow’s | 328 Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO
Hang out with Aspen Film’s staff and with festival filmmakers from around the world as we celebrate the day’s events during these late-night get togethers. Food and beverage discounts with your Aspen Shortsfest pass or ticket.
Open to the public.
Hosted by: Aspen Film and Justice Snow’s
Afternoon Fun Happy Hours!
April 5, 6, 7 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Limelight Hotel | 355 S Monarch, Aspen, CO
Join us for a little afternoon fun in the lounge at The Limelight Hotel on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon as we get ready or the evening’s festivities. Meet Aspen Film’s programming team and filmmakers from around the world. Complimentary pizza for Aspen Shortsfest pass and ticket holders.
Open to all Aspen Shortsfest pass and ticket holders.
Hosted by: Aspen Film and The Limelight Hotel
Breakfast at the Fest
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Noon – 1:00 PM
Wheeler Opera House Lobby, 320 East Hyman, Aspen CO
Join Aspen Film board members, staff, Shortsfest filmmakers, and fellow festival goers for complimentary brunch before attending our Films for Families program. Complimentary breakfast buffet and mimosas. Open to the public.
Complimentary for all Aspen Shortsfest Attendees
Hosted by: Aspen Film and Aspen Sojourner Magazine
Shortsfest 2017 Awards Dinner
Sunday, April 9, 2017
6:30pm
The Kitchen | 515 E Hopkins #200, Aspen, CO
Join us for dinner as we announce the winners of this year’s Shortsfest in the following categories: Best Animation ($2,500 Oscar-qualifying category), Best Comedy ($2,500 Oscar-qualifying category), Best Drama ($2,500 Oscar-qualifying category), Best Short Short ($1,000 Oscar-qualifying category), Best Documentary ($2,500), Best Student Film ($1,000). In addition, our Youth Jury determines the Youth Jury Award ($500) and Shorstfest’s audiences determine the winners of the Audience Award ($500) and the Audience Special Recognition.
The Ellen Award ($2500), named for Aspen Film’s founder and former Executive Director, Ellen Kohner Hunt, originated from an endowment raised by the community to annually award a film that embodies the spirit of Aspen Film’s programming from 1976 to 1995.
Tickets $100 through Aspen Film’s office – 970-925-6882
Open to the public.
Hosted by: Aspen Film and The Kitchen
