32nd Aspen Shortsfest
Call for Entries
(Short films, all genres)
The Aspen ShortFest is currently accepting entries for its next edition.
Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the festival.
- Competitive: Yes
- Entry fees: Yes
ELIGIBILITY
Please consult the festival’s website for the eligibility criteria.
ABOUT
Aspen Shortsfest is an Oscar®-qualifying film festival recognized as one of the premier short film festivals in North America. Each April enthusiastic audiences, filmmakers and special guests from around the globe gather to participate in public screenings, panels, workshops, and other festivities that spotlight the art and craft of short moviemaking.
The festival presents several international competitive sections including Best Animation, Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Documentary, and Best Student Short.
In 2019 list of 10 winners was Canadian short BROTHERHOOD, by Canadian filmmaker Meryam Joobeur, honoured with two awards, The Ellen Award, as well as the Jury Award for Drama. Last year, Special Mention for Drama went to I’LL END UP IN JAIL, directed by Alexandre Dostie, and a Special Mention to NO CRYING AT THE DINNER TABLE, directed by Carol Nguyen. In 2022, OUSMANE directed by Jorge Camarotti won the Best Drama Award.
Telefilm Canada recognizes a selection in the Festival for application to its International Promotion Program.
International Promotion
Telefilm Canada, Montreal
festivals@telefilm.ca
1 800 567-0890