Years running: 35 (since 1992)
Aspen Shortsfest
Short film festival in Aspen.
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 2026, 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 2027. 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
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
Social Networks
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- Opening DateJuly 01, 2026
- Regular DeadlineSeptember 25, 2026
- Late DeadlineNovember 13, 2026
- NotificationsMarch 03, 2027
- Event Dates6 — 10 April 2027
Dramatic shorts 40 minutes or under.
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $95
Shorts with a sense of humor, 40 minutes or under.
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $95
Documentary shorts 40 minutes or under.
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $95
Animated shorts 40 minutes or under (including credits).
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Regular Deadline — $80
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Late Deadline — $95
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