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 Met Opera HD|LIVE: EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO
Saturday, May 30, 11am
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live movie theater transmissions brings world-class opera productions direct from the Met stage in New York to cinemas around the globe. These broadcasts are designed to give audience members an “insider’s view” of the production, enhancing the experience beyond the performance itself. Key behind-the-scenes elements typically include: Backstage Footage: […]
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Indie Showcase: OMAHA
Wednesday, June 3, 7pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Join us on Wednesday, June 3, at 7:00 PM for our Indie Showcase screening of Cole Webley’s OMAHA. Our monthly Indie Showcase screenings at the Isis Theatre are FREE for our members and celebrate some of the best in documentary, arthouse, and global cinema.
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PRETTY DIRTY (2025)
Monday, July 13, 6pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Following the screening, Marilyn Minter will be joined by producer Sue Hostetler and director / producer Amanda Benchley for a conversation on the film’s creation and Minter’s enduring impact, followed by an audience Q&A.
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Why We Do What We Do
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.
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.
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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.
In the news
Aspen’s 2026 Shortsfest announces winners | The Aspen Times
May 22, 2026
The 35th Aspen Shortsfest has announced its winning films. The festival, held April 7-11, was touted as one of the few Academy Award-qualifying events. This year’s edition featured 61 short films from more than 25 countries, including eight world premieres, according to organizers. […]
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Winning directors of Aspen Shortsfest return to share their journey | The Aspen Times
Apr 1, 2026
Aspen Film, in partnership with Colorado Mountain College and No Film School, will present, “In Conversation with Julia Aks and Steve Pinder” for a special event tied to their short film, “Jane Austen’s Period Drama.” […]
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High Points: Celluloid City | The Aspen Times
Mar 30, 2026
Aspen means different things to different people. For most, the moniker of “ski town” has been the most accurate descriptor for the past 75 or so years, and that pretty much sums up our town’s identity […]
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