ASPEN SHORTSFEST 

Colorado, USA, April 6 to 10, 2027

Consult the festival site. Several dates with the latest on

November 13, 2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES

  • Edition: 36th  
  • Format: Short Films 
  • Genres: Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Student 
  • Focus: Emerging filmmakers  
  • Website: Aspen Film – Shortsfest 

ABOUT 

  • Entry fees: Yes (vary according to submission dates) 
  • Competition: Yes 
  • Premiere requirement: Not specified 
  • Scope: National 
  • First and second feature competition: n/a 
  • Oscar qualifying short films: Yes 
  • Awards: Yes 
  • Registration form: FilmFreeway 

FESTIVAL IN NUMBERS 

  • Number of films presented: 61  
  • Parallel industry programming: Yes – panels, workshops. 
  • Industry participation (Distributors/Sales Agents/Buyers/Festivals): Yes 

TELEFILM SUPPORT 

Eligible for International Promotion Program: Please consult the Appendices to the guidelines 

Promotion and Communications 
Telefilm Canada, Montreal  
DL-festivals@telefilm.ca   
1 800 567-0890