For two weeks, beginning July 24, Roaring Fork Valley teens, age 12 to 16, will gain first-hand experience as documentary filmmakers. Better yet, the film’s subject matter focuses on Roaring Fork Rock and Roll Academy students rehearsing, preparing backstage and live in concert. Although this scenario might seem reminiscent of the plot of the 1984 […]
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Aspen Filmfest showcases our world’s past and present
Aspen Film presents the 43rd annual Aspen Filmfest from Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre, and the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale. The festival opens on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. with “Good Night Oppy” screening at the Wheeler Opera House. The film tells the true story of the […]
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Youth films on the big screen
Think of it like summer camp, but without the mosquitos. At the beginning of August, Aspen Film and the Red Brick Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the Colorado Film School, are presenting two week-long summer filmmaking camps for teens. In its second year, the summer filmmaking camp falls under the Film Educates programming […]
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‘Golden age of documentaries’ finds favor in film series
“We are in the golden age of documentaries,” declared Erika Mallin, executive director of the Aspen Institute Arts Program, as evidenced by the fact that documentary film is the most-watched genre across all movie streaming platforms. On July 25 and Aug. 1, the Aspen Institute Arts Program and Aspen Film will offer audiences some thought-provoking […]
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Connecting through film enriches conversations
Early April marked the end of the 2022 Aspen ShortsFest. This week-long festival celebrates curated short films that stand to earn various awards. This year, I had the extraordinary honor of being selected to join the Youth Jury. The Youth Jury is made up of young people from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, with two […]
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Serving up a delectable Shortsfest
With so many film options it’s been a busy time for the Aspen Shortsfest programming team, led by Shortsfest Programming Director Jason Anderson. They will serve the succulent film-fare to hungry audiences from April 5 through 10. Under the auspices of Aspen Film, a year-round cinematic arts and education organization, Aspen Shortsfest is in its […]
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42nd Aspen Filmfest offers a view of the world
Aspen Film’s flagship event, the Aspen Filmfest, will run from Sept. 21 through Sept. 26 and returns with in-person screenings at three theatre venues: at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale and at the Wheeler Opera House and the Metropolitan’s Isis Theatre in Aspen. Susan Wrubel, Aspen Film’s executive and artistic director, starts curating films in […]