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: TRISTAN UND ISOLDE
Saturday, March 21, 10am
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 just the performance. Key behind-the-scenes elements typically include: Backstage Footage: […]
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Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It
Sunday, March 22, 7pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Join us on Sunday March 22nd, at 7:00 PM for a special screening of Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It. It Follows the story and challenging life of legendary musician and genius keyboardist Billy Preston.
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Radical Wednesdays: CLAIM, THE GREATEST SKI MOVIE...EVER! (2008)
Wednesday, March 25, 6:30pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Radical Wednesdays return in March 2026! Dust off your 80s Ski Attire and join Aspen Film every Wednesday night in March for a series of beloved retro ski + throwback winter sports films. Screening Exclusively at the AF Isis Theatre, 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
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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.
More Than Film
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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
Matchstick Productions takes over Radical Wednesdays | The Aspen Times
Mar 18, 2026
The countdown is on — it’s the final two weeks of Aspen Film’s third annual Radical Wednesdays Retro Ski Film Series, hosted every Wednesday in March by Clay Dahlman at 7 p.m. at the Aspen Isis Theatre. […]
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Ski retro reels return to the big screen for Radial Wednesdays | The Aspen Times
Mar 4, 2026
It’s time to grab your homies, swap out your snow gear for neon, and join this special March month of throwback ski films on the big screen in Aspen. Aspen Film presents the third annual “Radical Wednesday Retro Ski Film Series” every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in March at Aspen Isis Theatre — with Clay Dahlman, sharing film trivia and “epic” giveaway prizes after the screenings. […]
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Mountain Mayhem: The Aspen debut of ‘Song Sung Blue’ | The Aspen Times
Jan 5, 2026
Aspen Film, Focus Features, and The Little Nell came together on Tuesday, Dec. 22, to present a sneak preview screening of “Song Sung Blue” starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman at the Isis Theatre, followed by a private reception at The Wine Bar at the Nell. […]
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