Aspen Film is proud to present its 33rd Oscar®-qualifying Shortsfest!   

Celebrating over three decades of presenting great shorts, Shortsfest is one of only four Oscar®-qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films in the fields of animation, documentary, and live-action narrative. Featuring new works from over 24 countries, with ten programs, 70 short films, and 16 world premieres, each of the ten programs contains a variety of shorts, from comedies to dramas and documentaries to animation. This year’s Oscar®-qualifying competition will introduce viewers to a vast and exciting array of fast-rising filmmakers.

This festival will showcase emerging filmmakers from across the globe from April 2-7, 2024 at the Wheeler Opera House and the Aspen Film Isis Theatre. Passes are now on sale!

See the full 2024 schedule here.