Film festivals are the most highly anticipated offerings from Aspen Film, three signature events presented annually throughout the community. Our festivals showcase feature-length and short-form films from around the globe that highlight unique, compelling, and diverse stories.
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THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR
Thursday, April 2, 6:30pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Join us on Thursday, April 2, at 6:30 PM for a special screening of the critically aclaimed award winning, THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR, and a Q&A to follow with Director Max Keegan.
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35th Edition Shortsfest: PROGRAM 1
Tuesday, April 7, 4pm
Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen
Aspen Shortsfest is recognized as one of the premier short film festivals in North America. Each April, enthusiastic audiences, filmmakers, and special guests from around the globe gather for screenings, panels, and other festivities that spotlight the art and craft of short-form cinema.
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Shortsfest Opening Night Reception
Tuesday, April 7, 6pm
Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen
By Invitation | RSVP Required Lite bites + refreshments will be available for filmmakers and invited guests.
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Why We Do What We Do
Shortsfest
Shortsfest was named “one of the coolest film festivals in the world” by MovieMaker magazine in both 2022 and 2025. Held each spring, the festival celebrates groundbreaking filmmaking from around the globe, showcasing shorts that span comedy to drama, documentary to experimental. Filmmakers are invited to present their work in an intimate, interactive setting that fosters connection, creativity, and community.
Filmfest
Each fall, Filmfest presents engaging and thought-provoking films from around the world. Whether it’s a documentary, arthouse, foreign-language, or comedy film, Filmfest is curated to highlight unique stories told through diverse lenses that explore the human condition.
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As a member at Aspen Film, you’ll be a part of a world renowned film society and presenting arts organization. Membership at Aspen Film offers a range of benefits and offers such as exclusive sneak previews and VIP events. We also bolster the strongest movie-loving community in the Roaring Fork Valley.
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