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A Relationship and A Nation In Turmoil in BOGOTÁ STORY | The New Yorker Screening Room

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Shortsfest 2024 alumni Esteban Pedraza’s short film, BOGOTÁ STORY, examines the strain a young woman endures when she has to choose between her dreams and her family. Click HERE to watch the short film for FREE on The New Yorker’s website. In 1992, a combination of drought, power outages, and escalating violence took a heavy […]

PHOTOS: Wrestler Anthony Robles, inspiration behind new film, joins Challenge Aspen for archery | Austin Colbert, The Aspen Times

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The film “Unstoppable,” which will be released in U.S. theaters in December, tells the story of Anthony Robles. Born with one leg, he became one of the country’s top wrestlers, winning a national championship in 2011 while at Arizona State. His 2013 book, “Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion,” is the […]

Mountain Mayhem: Falling for Aspen Film | May Selby The Aspen Times

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The 45th anniversary of Filmfest, presented by Aspen Film, took place from Sept. 17-22. As the fall foliage turned outside, the projectors rolled inside with 17 invited features shown on the silver screen at the Aspen Film Isis Theatre. The programming featured a stream of sold-out shows and five incredible Q+As. I had the opportunity […]

Aspen Film names Katherine Chapin as new board chair | The Aspen Times

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Following the 45th annual Filmfest, Aspen Film announced that Katherine Chapin has joined as the new board chair, effective Sept. 1. Chapin, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur, brings a passion for the arts and a deep connection to the Aspen community, aligning perfectly with Aspen Film’s mission of “Independent by Nature.” “Our 45th-anniversary festival […]

A place for all abilities | Geoff Hanson Aspen Daily News

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At the recent 45th annual Aspen FilmFest, the movie “Unstoppable” won the festival’s Audience Award. The film is based on the inspirational, real-life story of wrestler Anthony Robles who won an NCAA wrestling championship despite being born with only one leg. This weekend, Aspen audiences will be treated to nine more films that center around […]

'The more you know, the better you can do': Disability Film Festival comes to Aspen's Isis Theatre on Sunday | Kaya Williams Aspen Public Radio

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The Disability Film Festival tour will stop at the Isis Theatre in Aspen on Sunday afternoon. The local screening is organized by Cook Inclusive Company and Arc of the Central Mountains — both organizations focused on advocacy and services for people with disabilities. Kaleb Cook, the executive director of Cook Inclusive, says the festival will […]

Slight “Saturday Night” Delivers Fun

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Saturday Night (Jason Reitman, 2024) 3½ out of 5 stars NBC’s long-running sketch-comedy show Saturday Night Live debuted on October 11, 1975, as just “Saturday Night.” Since then, the weekly broadcast has been a mainstay of cultural discourse, with various of the rotating casts more popular and successful than others. Created by Lorne Michaels—who remains […] The post Slight “Saturday...

2024 Sundance Institute Latine Fellowship & Collab Scholarship Artists Selected

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Year-round Program Offers Pivotal Artist Support to Early Career Latine Artists PARK CITY, UTAH, October 10, 2024 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the storytellers selected for the 2024 Latine Fellowship and Collab Scholarship. Now in its third year, the program aims to expand Latine representation in independent media meaningfully by providing artist development […] ...
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