Aspen Shortsfest

About

Recognized as one of the world’s “50 leading Film Festivals” by indieWIRE, Aspen Shortsfest showcases the most innovative and vibrant voice on the cinematic landscape - the short film. Competing for significant cash prizes, animated and live action award winners may also qualify for Academy Award consideration. Enthusiastic audiences, young film and video artists and special guests from around the globe gather to participate in public screenings, panels, workshops, and other festivities celebrating the art and craft of short filmmaking.

Awards

  • Best Animation — $2500
  • Best Comedy — $2500
  • Best Drama — $2500
  • Best Documentary — $2500
  • Best Short Short — $1000
  • Best Student Short — $2000
  • The Ellen Award — $2500 (Animation / Comedy), $1000 (Drama / Documentary) for "most original film." 
  • Special Jury Recognition 

Rules

  • Entries must be 40 minutes or under in length, cannot have premiered before March 2022, and submitted in one of the following categories: Animation, Comedy, Documentary, or Drama.
  • Entries previously exhibited in a public screening in Colorado, broadcast on American TV, exhibited online, or have had US theatrical distribution cannot be considered for Aspen Shortsfest 2023. Aspen Shortsfest prioritizes world, international, North American, and US premieres.
  • Submit via Filmfreeway.
  • Student Fees.
  • Subtitles language: English

Premiere Requirements

National premiere required.

Documents

Place

United States
Aspen

Official Website

aspenfilm.org

Contacts

Address:

110 East Hallam Street
Suite 103
Aspen CO 81611
USA

Phone: +1-970-9 25 68 82
Fax: +1-970-9 25 19 67

Email: info@aspenfilm.org

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Dates & Deadlines
  • Opening Date
    July 01, 2023
  • Earlybird Deadline
    August 04, 2023
  • Regular Deadline
    September 22, 2023
  • Late Deadline
    November 17, 2023
  • Extended Deadline
    November 24, 2023
  • Notifications
    March 05, 2024
  • Event Dates
    1 — 7 April 2024
Categories & Fees

Animated shorts 40 minutes or under (including credits).

  • Earlybird Deadline — $60
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $90
  • Extended Deadline — $99

Shorts with a sense of humor, 40 minutes or under.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $60
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $90
  • Extended Deadline — $99

Documentary shorts 40 minutes or under.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $60
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $90
  • Extended Deadline — $99

Dramatic shorts 40 minutes or under.

  • Earlybird Deadline — $60
  • Regular Deadline — $80
  • Late Deadline — $90
  • Extended Deadline — $99
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