Perfectly scheduled during the breathtaking fall season, the Aspen Filmfest is intended to satisfy everyone’s visual taste buds. Founded in 1979 by Ellen Kohner Hunt, the Aspen Filmfest is an annual short film festival held in Aspen, Colorado. The organization has been creating extraordinary experiences for both the cinephile and casual moviegoers of all tastes and ages.
Going by the catchphrase “Independent By Nature”, it aims to enlighten, enrich, educate and entertain through film. It’s a noncompetitive, non-profit festival presenting a big-screen celebration of award-winning narrative and documentary features, and a lively mix of acclaimed independent filmmakers from around the world.
Filmfest Events
Funded mainly thru ticket sales, membership programs, and just the plain generosity of individual contributors, this year’s lineup features 15 films and is held from Tuesday through Sunday, September 21 – 26, 2021 at The Wheeler Opera House, Crystal Theatre, and Isis Theatre.
Various tickets and passes are available to the general public and Aspen Film Members, except for the VIP and Priority Pass which are only for Aspen Film Members.
Aspen Filmfest really champions filmmaking at its finest. With the high level of significance given to independent productions from around the world, this six-day feast of film is sure to satisfy all of the film lovers out there.
Aspen Filmfest 2021 Event Schedule
Tuesday, September 21
- Opening Reception* | Wheeler Opera House | 5 pm
- The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Wheeler Opera House | 6 pm
Wednesday, September 22
- Chasing Childhood | Isis Theater | 2 pm
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | Wheeler Opera House | 5 pm
- The Guilty | Wheeler Opera House | 8 pm
Thursday, September 23
- My Name is Paul Murray | Isis Theater | 2 pm
- Ellenfest Reception* | Wheeler Opera House | 4 pm
- Flying Boat Filmmaker Meet & Greet* | Wheeler Opera House | 7 pm
- Flying Boat | Wheeler Opera House | 8 pm
Friday, September 24
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | Crystal Theatre | 5 pm
- Breaking Bread | Isis Theater | 2 pm
- A Hero | Wheeler Oprea House | 5 pm
- Suprise Film | Wheeler Opera House | 8 pm
Saturday, September 25
- Berstein’s Wall | Isis Theater | 2 pm
- Breaking Bread | Crystal Theatre | 5 pm
- Flee | Wheeler Opera House | 5 pm
- The Guilty | Crystal Theatre | 7:30 pm
- The Many Saints of Newark | Wheeler Opera House | 8 pm
Sunday, September 26
- Petite Maman | Wheeler Opera House | 2 pm
- Bergman Island | Wheeler Opera House | 4 pm
- Flying Boat | Crystal Theatre | 5 pm
- The Worst Person in the World | Wheeler Opera House | 7 pm
Aspen Accommodations
Details
Address: Aspen, CO
Date: Tuesday – Sunday | September 21 – 26, 2021
Website: aspenfilm.org
