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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MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS WITH Q&A
Tuesday, July 28, 6:30pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Join Aspen Film and the Aspen Music Festival & School on July 28 at 6:30 pm for a special screening of MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS at the Isis Theatre, featuring a post-screening Q+A with AMFS CEO Alan Fletcher and LA Philharmonic Violinist Bing Wang. Experience the remarkable story behind the music that defined generations of film. Featuring rare […]
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Kids Summer Film Series: THE WILD ROBOT (2024)
Wednesday, July 29, 11am
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Beat the heat with family-friendly films all summer long! Join us every Wednesday this summer for Aspen Film’s Summer Kids Series. From June 17 through August 12, enjoy family-friendly movies on the big screen for just $5 per ticket. Screenings begin at 11 AM.
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MIRANDA JULY IN CONVERSATION WITH OKWUI OKPOKWASILI
Wednesday, July 29, 2pm
On July 29, 2026, at Paepcke Auditorium at Aspen Meadows, AIR is thrilled to welcome acclaimed artist, filmmaker, and bestselling author Miranda July for a special keynote in conversation with acclaimed artist, performer, choreographer, and writer Okwui Okpokwasili. Together, they will explore creativity across disciplines, the art of storytelling, and the ideas that have shaped […]
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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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‘Music by John Williams’ screens at Aspen’s Isis Theater | THE ASPEN TIMES
Jul 27, 2026
John William is one of the most celebrated film composers of all time, having spent more than 60 years reaching audiences through his music. Now, Aspen Film and the Aspen Music Festival and School are presenting a special screening of “Music by John Williams”.
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Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair premiers new film featuring Colorado artists | THE ASPEN TIMES
Jul 21, 2026
Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair will be hosting the Aspen premiere of “Time and Other Materials” in partnership with Aspen Film at 6:30 p.m. July 30 at the Isis Theatre. […]
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50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2026 | MovieMaker
Jun 2, 2026
Aspen Film's Shortsfest, which is also on our latest list of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, prides itself on curating events without counter-programming to foster collaboration and connection. […]
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