Aspen Film 34th Shortsfest - Program 9
2025-04-04 20:00 (America/Denver) | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Celebrating its 34th year, Aspen Shortsfest is one of only five Oscar®- qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to showcasing short films. This year’s festival features new works from 29 countries, encompassing ten programs and 68 short films, of which there are 11 World, 2 International, 3 North American, 7 US and 39 Colorado Premieres. Each program contains a variety of comedic, dramatic, documentary and animated short films.
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Aspen Film 34th Shortsfest - Program 10
2025-04-05 16:00

Here I Am - Not So Boring Bible Stories
2025-06-10 19:30
Not So Boring Bible Stories presents Here I Am.

Directed by Luke Tornare, “Here I Am” is a glimpse into India where a ministry is helping children and one woman’s response to a vision from God. This event will show the film (~30 minutes) followed by a live Q & A (~1 hour) with the film director and people featured in the film.

All ticket proceeds go toward Little Loves helping the orphaned in India.

The Bible is happening, the book isn’t over! Not So Boring Bible Stories is sharing moving pictures of the Spirit moving.

Toyota presents "After the Snowfall" a Matchstick Production
2025-10-06 19:30 - 21:00
Opening on a quiet, storm-buried morning, After The Snowfall is a high-octane and heartfelt journey through the culture and chaos of modern skiing. Filmed in stunning locations from the Lyngen Alps of Norway to the heli-accessed steeps of British Columbia, the film showcases an elite crew of skiers, including Michelle Parker, Nikolai Schirmer, Nico Porteous, Caite Zeliff, and more, pushing boundaries with jaw-dropping style and skill.
But this is not just a story about pros. It is about the everyday ski bum, the weekend warrior, and the mountain town lifer whose passion burns just as bright. Interwoven throughout the action are honest and irreverent reflections from both athletes and everyday skiers on what skiing means to them; why they risk injury, chase fleeting storms, and build their lives around snow. The film explores both the literal mountains they climb and the internal terrain they navigate: personal growth, camaraderie, obsession, and joy.
With Matchstick Productions’ signature blend of cinematic artistry and raw stoke, After The Snowfall is a reminder that skiing is more than a sport, it is a way of life. Presented by Toyota and supported by The North Face and Stanley, this film is a tribute to the people, places, and powder turns that make it all worth it.

Teton Gravity Research Presents Pressure Drop
2025-10-15 19:00
Pressure Drop is the latest chapter in a 30-year journey—forged from a dream, fueled with cash from commercial fishing in Alaska, and driven by an obsession with life on the edge.
This film follows the world’s best skiers and snowboarders, alongside the next generation, through Alaskan spines, stacked pillow lines, massive cliffs, giant couloirs, deep powder, and insane jumps. From Norway to British Columbia, California to Alaska, and home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, each line becomes a brushstroke in the art of descent.
Pressure Drop captures that fleeting space between calm and chaos—when breath slows, vision sharpens, and the mountain demands everything. It’s the moment before gravity takes over.
For three decades, we’ve stood at the edge—where fear meets flow and everything else fades. Pressure Drop continues the tradition of what it means to dedicate your life to the fall line.
Locations: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Valdez, Alaska, Grand Targhee, Wyoming, Interior British Columbia, Haines, Alaska, Palisades Tahoe, California.
STARRING: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Ian McIntosh, Nick McNutt, Kai Jones, Parkin Costain, McRae Williams, Maggie Voisin, Colter Hinchliffe, Jim Ryan, Molly Armanino, Kirsty Muir, Grace Henderson, Troy Podmilsak, Teal Harle, Kelly Hilleke, Madison Rose Ostergren, Simon Hillis, Jeremy Jones, Cass Jones, Mia Jones.

Mountainfilm on Tour: Cine de las Montañas Programa
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:30
Mountainfilm on Tour llega a Aspen con una selección de películas documentales culturalmente enriquecedoras, llenas de aventura e inspiración, curadas del festival Mountainfilm que se celebra cada fin de semana del Día de los Caídos en Telluride, Colorado.
El programa Cine de las Montañas explorará temas relacionados con la misión de Mountainfilm: utilizar el poder del cine, el arte y las ideas para inspirar al público a crear un mundo mejor.
El programa Cine de las Montañas presenta una colección diversa de cortometrajes que exploran:
Historias personales y culturales: Desde un zapatero hondureño en Hollywood hasta una madre e hija unidas por el rodeo, los filmes celebran la identidad, la herencia y la creatividad.
Medioambiente y conexión con la naturaleza: Documentales como Roots y Between the Lines destacan la importancia de conservar ecosistemas como manglares y ríos, y la relación íntima entre humanos y el entorno.
Aventura y superación: Mujeres latinas enfrentan sus desafíos personales en la montaña, surfistas transforman el abandono en amor paternal, y atletas como Eliot Jackson redefinen el éxito con humildad.
Cambio social y resiliencia: Historias como la de The Changebaker muestran cómo el activismo y la comunidad pueden surgir de experiencias difíciles, convirtiendo negocios locales en símbolos de esperanza.
Presentado en asociación con with Aspen Film
Agradecimiento especial socio de medios

Shining Mountains Film Festival Program 1
2025-10-17 18:30 - 21:00
Native films and documentaries that reveal the unspoken history of our nation, the generational traumas, the struggles, resilience, diversity, beauty and talents of the first inhabitants of America. Live interaction with audience through Q&A with films Directors, Producers and Actors. A two-day event dedicated to giving a voice to America’s Indigenous People.
Program 1: Free Leonard Peltier
In FREE LEONARD PELTIER, acclaimed directors Jesse Short Bull and David France revisit one of the most discredited convictions in modern America-the double life sentences handed down to Indian rights activist Leonard Peltier for the 1975 murder of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation of South Dakota.
Followed by Live Q&A with Steve and Jesse Short Bull

Shining Mountains Film Festival Program 2
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:30
Native films and documentaries that reveal the unspoken history of our nation, the generational traumas, the struggles, resilience, diversity, beauty and talents of the first inhabitants of America. Live interaction with audience through Q&A with films Directors, Producers and Actors. A two-day event dedicated to giving a voice to America’s Indigenous People.
Program 2: Short films/documentaries
Let My People Go Skiing
Against The Current
Bucking on The Rez
Courage
Live performance by renowned Cirque du Soleil hoop dancer, Eric Hernandez.
Q&A with film makers.

Shining Mountains Film Festival Program 3
2025-10-18 18:30 - 21:00
Native films and documentaries that reveal the unspoken history of our nation, the generational traumas, the struggles, resilience, diversity, beauty and talents of the first inhabitants of America. Live interaction with audience through Q&A with films Directors, Producers and Actors. A two-day event dedicated to giving a voice to America’s Indigenous People.
Program 3: You Are No Indian
You’re No Indian explores the devastating consequences of the practice of tribal disenrollment, including its cultural, social, and systemic flaws. Tribal disenrollment occurs when an Indigenous individual, and typically their family members as well, loses their citizenship or right to belong within their tribe.

Q&A with Steve and Ryan Flynn

AVSC Presents: A Night of Stoke: Ornada Film Premier & More
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00
Premier of Armada’s athlete movie Ornada and Hot Dog Hans 6

Northrup Studios World Premiere: An Aspen Christmas Conspiracy
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00
Walk the Red Carpet at the World Premiere of An Aspen Christmas Conspiracy – a romantic holiday comedy with a twist of mystery – at the historic Wheeler Opera House.
When a sharp young prosecutor and an idealistic social worker find themselves on opposite sides of the courtroom—and of love—a mysterious case forces them to team up for the holidays and uncover a bigger truth than either of them imagined.
Join us to celebrate the release of this new feature film, shot on location in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, and rub elbows with the stars and filmmakers. Hear directly from the Director, Producers, and Principal Cast in a talkback after the screening.

Warren Miller's "SNO-CIETY"
2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-07 19:00 - 20:30
Bring on winter with Warren Miller! From the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC and a local hill-turned-terrain park in downtown Denver, Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY celebrates the spirit of winter—wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it. Featuring all-new, original segments with Olympians, urban riders, and local legends, the 76th Warren Miller film hits theaters this fall.

Wintersköl Double Feature: Retro Films with Aspen Historical Society
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00
Kick off the Wintersköl™ weekend and see Aspen’s hot doggin’ past come to life on the big screen with a special double feature at the Wheeler Opera House, featuring retro films from Aspen Historical Society followed by a screening of the iconic 90’s hit Aspen Extreme. The cult-favorite ski film, which tells the well-known and oft-repeated story of two ski bums who ditch everything to live the ski instructor dream in Aspen, will get you pumped for the season ahead!
Don’t miss the retro films and Wintersköl™ history talk prior to the film. (Please note you must book your tickets for each event if you are attending both.)
Come in your ski gear or get out your retro fits to get in the winter spirit!
These special events are offered for free in partnership with ACRA, the Wheeler Opera House, and Aspen Historical Society in the spirit of Wintersköl™ to celebrate the season ahead.

Wintersköl Double Feature: Aspen Extreme
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:00

Mountainfilm on Tour: Family Friendly Matinee
2025-12-26 16:00 - 17:15
Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.
The Family Friendly Matinee program offers a vibrant mix of short documentaries that celebrate wonder, resilience, and the joy of discovery—perfect for audiences of all ages.
Curiosity and Nature: From a backyard bug safari led by 5-year-old Aldo to a solo sledding adventure in the Swiss Alps, these films highlight playful encounters with the natural world and the beauty of slowing down to observe it.
Youth Empowerment and Adventure: Stories like Girls Riding High and One Inch from Flying showcase young people pushing boundaries—whether on bikes through Alaska’s backcountry or balancing on alpine highlines—revealing how outdoor challenges foster confidence and emotional growth.
Creativity and Legacy: My Grandmother’s Sketchbook traces a filmmaker’s journey to honor his grandmother’s artistic legacy, blending personal history with community support and creative grit.
Environmental Awareness: Tides of Change immerses viewers in the underwater world, offering stunning visuals and a call to action against ocean pollution through the lens of a passionate marine photographer.
Personal Growth and Courage: Beyond Beliefs follows a young woman confronting her fear of water during a river expedition, illustrating how stepping outside one’s comfort zone can reshape self-perception and future possibilities.
Play and Perspective: Under, Over brings a lighthearted look at vert skateboarding, reminding us that joy and creativity often come from spontaneity and friendship.

Mountainfilm on Tour: Adventure Playlist
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30
Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.
The Adventure Playlist celebrates the spirit of exploration, resilience, and breaking boundaries—featuring stories from the world’s most daring athletes and trailblazers.

Pushing Limits & Breaking Barriers: From Robin Goomes making history at Red Bull Rampage to Annika Malacinski’s fight for gender equality in Nordic Combined skiing, these films spotlight individuals who challenge norms and redefine what’s possible in their sports.
Personal Journeys & Representation: Shift Tha Culture follows snowboarder Zeb Powell’s quest to bring diversity and inclusion to the mountains, while About Damn Time honors women who have carved out space in male-dominated outdoor industries.
Epic Adventure & Athleticism: Whether it’s mountain biking every inch of Salt Lake City (Summer in the City), heli-skiing untouched Alaskan powder (Magic Hour), or freeskier Bobby Brown’s feats in the San Juan Mountains (White Gold), the program showcases breathtaking landscapes and the thrill of outdoor adventure.
Community & Legacy: These films highlight the importance of community, mentorship, and passing the torch—celebrating those who inspire others to pursue their passions and leave a lasting impact.
Joy & Innovation: With fearless athletes like Nicholi Rogatkin redefining mountain biking and friends capturing the fun of skateboarding and skiing, the playlist is a tribute to creativity, energy, and the pure joy of play.

Area 23a/Gabe Polsky Productions Presents: The Man Who Saves the World?
2026-01-31 19:30 - 22:00
Join spiritual journeyman Patrick McCollum, Director Gabe Polsky, and special guests for a mind-blowing cinematic experience. This isn’t just a film screening—it’s a live experience featuring magical storytelling, and conversation with the documentary’s subject: kung fu master, U.N. peacekeeper, Wiccan chaplain, and the man prophesied to save the Amazon. When director Gabe Polsky gets swept into Patrick McCollum’s orbit, it sparks a globe-spanning adventure where the absurd and the profound collide. Along the way, they cross paths with legends like Jane Goodall and Chief Phil Lane Jr., uncovering a mission that might just be crazy enough to save the planet. The Man Who Saves the World? is a bold documentary that blends spiritual prophecy, environmental urgency, and absurdist character study into something entirely unique. Equal parts Herzogian adventure and modern myth, it explores big questions with humor, humanity, and surreal twists. Behind the film is the Executive Producer team of Oscar-winning director/producer Peter Farrelly, Rough House Pictures (Danny McBride/David Gordon Green/Jody Hill), and Area 23a (Fantastic Fungi, Common Ground). “Patrick is probably the most extraordinary person I’ve met.” -Jane Goodall “One of my favorite documentaries in years — leave it to Gabe Polsky to track down one of the most colorful characters and craziest stories ever captured on film.”” – Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter “I love this movie and I wish everybody could see it because it’s life-affirming and timely.” -Peter Farrelly “4 out of 4 Stars” -RogerEbert.com 100% Approval -Rotten Tomatoes

Mountainfilm on Tour: Indomitable Spirit
2026-02-04 18:30
Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.
The Indomitable Spirit program showcases powerful stories of resilience, hope, and transformation—spotlighting individuals and communities who rise above adversity with courage and creativity.

Resilience in the Face of Challenge: From a beloved driving instructor in New York Shanti Rides Shotgun to a community rallying around a local hero with autism Saving Superman, these films celebrate perseverance and the strength found in support networks.
Personal Transformation & Activism: The Changebaker follows an immigrant’s journey from war-torn Colombia to building a bakery that becomes a beacon of activism and hope for fellow immigrants.
Connection to Nature & Identity: Films like Whispers and Goochie explore the healing power of outdoor adventure—whether through the quiet magic of skiing under moonlight or the trailblazing spirit of adaptive mountain biking.
Artistic Legacy & Cultural Renewal: Tiger honors the enduring impact of family, culture, and creativity, as Dana Tiger revives her family’s iconic T-shirt business and reconnects with her heritage.
Overcoming Loss & Redefining Success: and again. and The Life We Have offer intimate portraits of athletes and survivors navigating injury, illness, and uncertainty—finding gratitude and meaning in each moment.

The Fulton Brothers Presents: An Artistic Journey With The Fulton Brothers
2026-02-13 19:30
The event will be to show a short selection of short films by the late Aspen filmmaker Bob Fulton alongside his brothers Rawn and Travis Fulton – who will present the evening.
Reception and artwork by the Fulton brothers will be in the gallery following the event.

Aspen Historical Society Presents: Chris Anthony's Friedl
2026-03-03 18:30
Aspen Historical Society welcomes professional skier and documentary filmmaker Chris Anthony back to the Wheeler Opera House for the Aspen premiere of Friedl, Anthony’s latest film exploring the legendary life of one of Aspen’s most influential ski pioneers, Friedl Pfeifer. While researching a sequel to his award-winning documentary, Mission Mt. Mangart, Chris uncovered the remarkable story of a daring ski race on Austria’s highest peak, the Grossglockner, which required athletes to climb to the summit starting in the middle of the night. Austrians held the race beginning in 1935, initially on wooden skis with leather boots and bindings, descending the glacier below to avoid crevasses, rocks, and cliffs rather than using gates. In 1935, the fastest skier from the summit was Friedl Pfefier, who also won a shorter version of the race in 1936. Chris quickly realized this was the same Friedl Pfeifer whose statue stands at the base of Ajax: Pfeifer escaped the Nazi regime, immigrated to the United States, led the Sun Valley Ski School, served in the 10th Mountain Division, and later helped create Aspen Skiing Corporation. The film explores this sweeping story, followed by a conversation with Colorado Snow Sports Hall of Fame inductee Chris Anthony. Photo: Friedl Pfeifer circa 1950. AHS, Ringquist Collection
The Aspen premiere of Friedl is generously underwritten by Lex Tarumianz Realty

2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2026-03-05 19:00 - 19:30
Get ready for adrenaline-fueled action, breathtaking landscapes, and stories that stir the soul. From first ascents and whitewater thrills to personal triumphs and impossible journeys, this year’s lineup is a tribute to half a century of pushing boundaries and living boldly.

The 2026 NEPSA Awards: Presented by Insta360
2026-03-19 19:00
Gather your ski gang, the 2026 NEPSA awards—featuring local photography and short films—return on March 19 at the historic Wheeler Opera House. Join us in celebrating our amazing local and regional creatives. Doors open at 5:30pm, with the Photo Contest running from 6 to 7pm and the Video Awards Show running from 7 to 9pm.

Mountainfilm on Tour: The Medley
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00
Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.
The Medley program brings together a dynamic mix of short documentaries that celebrate adventure, legacy, and the power of personal expression.
• Adventure & Athleticism: From splitboarding in the San Juan backcountry (Center Punch) and deep snow missions in Japan, Washington, and Alaska (Strike – Mary Rand), to mountain biking and surf photography, these films showcase the thrill and artistry of outdoor sports.
• Legacy & Mentorship: Dynasty and Destiny explores the bond between a mother and daughter united by rodeo and family tradition, while First In, Last Out follows a swimmer-turned-surf photographer inspired by her father’s memory to break barriers in a male-dominated field.
• Community & Identity: Your Opinion, Please reflects on Montana’s evolving sense of self through a decade of unscripted radio calls, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and diverse perspectives.
• Tribute & Remembrance: Pastrana is a heartfelt tribute to friendship and the enduring impact of those we’ve lost, as memories help fill the silence and deepen understanding.
• Skill & Creativity: Eliot Jackson: Drop The Mic and other films spotlight athletes whose mastery and innovation redefine what’s possible in their sports, blending technical prowess with personal style.

20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour Presented by: Costa, Yeti, Skwala
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00
“The 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) Celebrates Two Decades of Adventure
The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe.
Anglers, explorers, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to experience this special edition of the tour as it travels to cities nationwide. Featuring stunning cinematography, compelling narratives, and adrenaline-filled moments on the water, the 20th Annual F3T is a tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring fly fishing culture that has grown with the tour over the past twenty years. This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever—spotlighting wild places, inspiring conservation stories, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression.”

Aspen Film Presents: 2026 Aspen Shortsfest - Program 1
2026-04-07 16:00
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.

Aspen Film Presents: 2026 Aspen Shortsfest - Program 2
2026-04-07 20:00

Aspen Film Presents: 2026 Aspen Shortsfest - Program 3
2026-04-08 16:00

Aspen Film Presents: 2026 Aspen Shortsfest - Program 4
2026-04-08 20:00

Aspen Film Presents: 2026 Aspen Shortsfest - Program 5
2026-04-09 16:00
