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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Kids Summer Film Series: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (2016)
Wednesday, June 17, 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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Kids Summer Film Series: SHREK 2 (2004)
Wednesday, June 24, 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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Kids Summer Film Series: THE BAD GUYS 2 (2025)
Wednesday, July 1, 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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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
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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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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