Aspen Film is proud to present its 33rd Oscar-qualifying Shortsfest! This festival will showcase emerging filmmakers from across the globe. Passes are now on sale!

Schedule of Events:

Monday April 1, 2024

1 PM: Voices In Film Youth Forum Kickoff Event

For more than 20 years, Aspen Film’s FilmEducates program has dedicated itself to youth education and outreach. We believe that film is a vibrant artistic expression and powerful communication tool, able to open windows to humanity and build bridges of understanding between cultures. We utilize film as a medium to expand worldviews, develop critical viewing skills, cultivate curiosity, and inspire creativity.

To launch the Voices in Film Youth Forum at Aspen Shortsfest, the week kicks off with a special in-school event at the Glenwood Springs High School featuring a selection of festival films, a film made by a young Colorado filmmaker from the Youth Documentary Academy, and a documentary created during Aspen Film’s Summer Film Camp. The interactive program is hosted by students  with a filmmaker Q+A. The event is broadcast live by Grassroots TV so that students and teachers who cannot attend in person may participate remotely.

Location: Glenwood Springs High School | 1521 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Tuesday April 2, 2024

5 PM: Opening Reception

We’ll gather for libations provided by Woody Creek Distillery and nibbles at the Aspen Public House, which is directly adjacent to the Wheeler Opera House’s front entrance and housed in one of Aspen’s oldest and most notable buildings.

RSVP Required
5–5:30 PM | Aspen Film Members
5:30–6:30 PM | Filmmakers + Industry Guests

Location: Public House | 328 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

7 PM: SF24: Program 1

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

9 PM: Apres Screening

After each night’s final film program, the party moves from the Wheeler to a different hot spot around town for drinks and dialogue with our visiting programming team, filmmakers and industry guests. Drink specials for all Shortsfest ticket + pass holders.

Location: Hooch | 301 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

Wednesday April 3, 2024

2:30 PM: Panel: Making Films That Get Noticed

Our fantastic Shortsfest Programming Team will give their perspectives into programming methods and strategies and share their ideas about what it takes for films to stand out. They will provide their insights about the programming process and the wider festival landscape for filmmakers both close to home and further abroad.

Location: Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

4 PM: SIP + CHAT

We are pleased to welcome Aspen Film filmmakers, industry guests + festival passholders at our daily Sip + Chats at Mountain Chalet before our evening Shorts screenings. Meet and mingle with Aspen Film’s programming team, visiting filmmakers, and industry guests.

Location: Mountain Chalet Aspen | 333 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

5 PM: SF24: Program 2

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

8 PM: SF24: Program 3

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

10 PM: Apres Screening

After each night’s final film program, the party moves from the Wheeler to a different hot spot around town for drinks and dialogue with our visiting programming team, filmmakers and industry guests. Drink specials for all Shortsfest ticket + pass holders.

Location: Buck | 315 E Dean St St Regis Hotel, Aspen, CO 81611

Thursday April 4, 2024

2:30 PM: Panel: Pathways and Pitfalls

The three members of our esteemed Shortsfest jury share valuable lessons and insightful stories from their careers, highlighting successes and noting pitfalls to avoid in the film world. Hear industry anecdotes, get pragmatic advice, understand which battles are not worth the fight, and when not to give up.

PARTICIPANTS Jannat Gargi, Arvand Khosravi, Gabriella Moses

Location: Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

4 PM: SIP + CHAT

We are pleased to welcome Aspen Film filmmakers, industry guests + festival passholders at our daily Sip + Chats at Mountain Chalet before our evening Shorts screenings. Meet and mingle with Aspen Film’s programming team, visiting filmmakers, and industry guests.

Location: Mountain Chalet Aspen | 333 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

5 PM: SF24: Program 4

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

8 PM: SF24: Program 5

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

10 PM: Apres Screening

After each night’s final film program, the party moves from the Wheeler to a different hot spot around town for drinks and dialogue with our visiting programming team, filmmakers and industry guests. Drink specials for all Shortsfest ticket + pass holders.

Location: The Mollie | 111 S Garmisch St, Aspen, CO 81611

Friday April 5, 2024

2:30 PM: Panel: Navigating Today’s Short Film Landscape

This session will explore ways to get you and your short film out into the world. Topics include: the ins and outs of film festivals, the short-film marketplace, representation, and making future projects possible. Hear from industry people working in the shorts realm today about next steps, best practices, and ways to keep the momentum going.

PARTICIPANTS Alden Dalia, Inga Diev, Sarah Lash, Diana Williams

Location: Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

4 PM: SIP + CHAT

We are pleased to welcome Aspen Film filmmakers, industry guests + festival passholders at our daily Sip + Chats at Mountain Chalet before our evening Shorts screenings. Meet and mingle with Aspen Film’s programming team, visiting filmmakers, and industry guests.

Location: Mountain Chalet Aspen | 333 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

5 PM: SF24: Program 6

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

8 PM: SF24: Program 7

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

10 PM: Apres Screening

After each night’s final film program, the party moves from the Wheeler to a different hot spot around town for drinks and dialogue with our visiting programming team, filmmakers and industry guests. Drink specials for all Shortsfest ticket + pass holders.

Location: MI Chola | 411 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611

Saturday April 6, 2024

12 PM: A Conversation On Craft: Editing With Sabine Hoffman, Ace

This year our in-depth featured conversation focuses on the art and craft of editing. We are delighted to welcome film editor Sabine Hoffman, ACE, whose roots started in the realm of shorts. Sabine has worked on award-winning projects for over 20 years and will share insights and experiences from her artistic journey. She will discuss how her work as a storyteller influences the trajectory and shape of a film and how she synergizes the vision of the directors with whom she works.

Location: Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

2 PM: SF24: Program 8

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

4 PM: SIP + CHAT

We are pleased to welcome Aspen Film filmmakers, industry guests + festival passholders at our daily Sip + Chats at Mountain Chalet before our evening Shorts screenings. Meet and mingle with Aspen Film’s programming team, visiting filmmakers, and industry guests.

Location: Mountain Chalet Aspen | 333 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

5 PM: SF24: Program 9

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

8 PM: SF24: Program 10

$20 Aspen Film Member
$25 General Admission

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Location: Wheeler Opera House | 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

10 PM: Apres Screening

After each night’s final film program, the party moves from the Wheeler to a different hot spot around town for drinks and dialogue with our visiting programming team, filmmakers and industry guests. Drink specials for all Shortsfest ticket + pass holders.

Location: Silver City | 210 S Galena St, Aspen, CO 81611

Date: April 1-7, 2024

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