Aspen Shortsfest
April 6 - 11, 2010
Aspen, CO
Aspen, CO
About Aspen Shortsfest
Explore our world...6 days...100 films. Aspen Film’s six-day Oscar®-qualifying Shortsfest comes to the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen April 6-11 and the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale April 9-10.Aspen Shortsfest is considered one of the world's premier international short film showcases for the trend-setting art form: the short. The International Competition offers a lively and humorous selection of live-action, animation and documentary shorts - all 30 minutes or less. A jury of film professionals will be present during the festival and will award cash and prizes to film in several categories. This year's jury includes Actress Meg Ryan, Producer Sarah Siegel-Magness (Precious: Based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire), Daniel Junge (Academy award nominated documentary filmmaker – They Killed Sister Dorothy and Come Back to Sudan) and David Arata (Screenwriter for Brokedown Palace, Spy Game, Children of Men). For specific program information please visit www.aspenfilm.org
Aspen Shortsfest Lodging
Book your lodging before it sells out for this event! For all-inclusive event packages, including lodging, airfare, rental cars, or anything else you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at 888.262.7736 , or e-mail info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you via e-mail.
Shortfest Tickets
Member Tickets
- Members can purchase advance tickets for $11.
- Member advance purchase orders may start coming in as early as March 19 when the schedule is released. The $11 price is good for the duration of the festival.
General Public Tickets
- Tickets on sale to public – Monday, March 22.
Student Tickets
- Students can purchase tickets in advance for $9 in person at the Wheeler Box Office.
- Students can purchase $8 tickets at the door the day of the programs with a Student ID.
Shortfest Passes
Comps – Filmmakers, Filmmaker Guest, Visiting Artist
- Each short film receives two complimentary Filmmaker Passes per film for Director, Writer, Producer, Actor/Actress, etc
- At the discretion of Program Director or Executive Director, a short film can receive max 3 complimentary passes and the opportunity to purchase additional Filmmaker Guest Passes for $50/each.
Industry
- Industry Pass = $100; they must book thru Beth and fax business card as proof.
- Request Forms are online under Shortsfest 2010.
Member
- The following member levels can choose to have a pass for Shortsfest: Benefactor, Dual Patron, Patron.
Shortfest On Site Ticket / Pass Policies
- Doors open 30 minutes prior to each program.
- Your ticket guarantees a seat up to 10 MINUTES prior to each program.
- In the event of a sell out, unclaimed seats will be released.
- In the event of a sellout, a wait list will begin 30 minutes prior to each program.
- Programs are subject to change without notice.
- No ticket refunds or exchanges.
- Please notify the Wheeler Opera House 970 920-5770 by March 27th of any special needs covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Shortfest Venues & Ticket Outlets
Aspen Venue/Ticket Outlet
Wheeler Box Office320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen
970 920 5770
www.aspenshowtickets.com
cash, check or charge
*A service fee may apply for phone and web orders. No fee for orders under $30 online.
* Tickets for Carbondale shows may be purchased through Wheeler up until 6pm the day before the scheduled program. Tickets for the Crystal Theater may also be purchased at the door one hour prior to showtime.
Carbondale Venue
Crystal Theater427 Main Street, Carbondale
970 963 0633
