Aspen Filmfest
Non Profit Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities
Founded in 1979
Annual Budget of 690,000

Web site:
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Email Address:
filmfest@aspenfilm.org

Organizational Mission:
500 words or less... Aspen Filmfest's mission is to enlighten, enrich, educate and entertain through film. Reaching Aspen residents and visitors of all ages, we stimulate thought, encourage dialogue and broaden understanding of our world and ourselves through the diverse spectrum of ideas presented by filmmakers worldwide.

Physical Address:
110 East Hallam Street, Suite 102
Aspen, CO

Telephone Number:
970-925-6882

Fax:
970-925-1967

Best Day in the Life:
500 words or less... Since 1979, Aspen Filmfest has been creating unique and memorable experiences for audiences of all ages. Our programs foster appreciation for the art of movie making and its power to inspire and communicate a richness of ideas and cultures. Through our four annual events and an array of special presentations, Aspen Filmfest shares great films and filmmakers with audiences across the valley. We present year-round programming, including our fall Filmfest, Shortsfest taking place each spring, and Academy Screenings and summerFILMS rounding out our winter and summer presentations. Central to our mission is our ever-expanding educational program serving communities from Aspen to Rifle. Whenever possible, we offer opportunities for audiences of all ages to interact with film artists, scholars and other experts who visit our festivals each year. Aspen Filmfest offers over 100 educational programs annually at no charge, or at a discounted rate with scholarship support available.

Board Members:
Gregory Abbott
Mel Blumenthal, Vice President
Dede Brinkman, Secretary
Richard Edwards
Bob Gersh
Karen Hollins
Ellen Hunt, Founder
Neil Karbank, Vice President
Dena Kaye
Alex Kohner
Dianne G. Light
Martha Luttrell
Lynda Palevsky, President
Juliet Shield-Taylor, Treasurer
Laura Thielen, Executive Director
Steve Tisch
Frankie Welfeld
Staff Members:
Laura Thielen, Executive Director	Email
George Eldred, Competition Manager	Email
Barbara Frank, General Manager	Email
Carol Peachey, Development Director	Email
Terry Rigney, Film Program Administrator	Email
Amy Townsend, Associate Film Programmer	Email

Event, Gala & Fundraiser(s) Date & Description:
500 words or less... Aspen Filmfest Independent by Nature Award fundraiser for our education programs will take place this fall during Filmfest (September 28- October 2, 2005). 2005 recipient to be announced in Åugust. Past recipients have included Michael Douglas, Angelica Huston, Sydney Pollack and William H. Macy.